This showy coastal native from the southeastern U.S. offers a superb alternative to common boxwood or holly, with fantastic blazing red new foliage, white urn-shaped flowers on gracefully arching branches, and brilliant winter color. Perfect for lightly shaded to dappled sun foundation plantings, slopes, and naturalized woodlands. Evergreen.
Bloom Time
Spring
Deciduous/Evergreen
Evergreen
Special Features
Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care
Problems/Solutions
Coastal Exposure, Deer Resistant
Growth Rate
Moderate
Flower Attributes
Showy Flowers
Patent Act
Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent.
Thrives in humus-rich, well-drained soils. Water deeply, regularly in first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Space 2 ft. apart as groundcover, or closer for faster coverage. Apply an acid fertilizer in early spring; repeat after flowering. Keep roots cool with a thick layer of mulch. Prune to shape in winter.
History
Discovered by Greg Joyce, long time nurseryman and proprietor of Edgar Joyce Nursery in southern New Jersey. Introduced by Plants Nouveau. A Monrovia limited release.
Lore
Leucothoe is the name of the daughter of Orchamus, king of Babylonia from ancient mythology.
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Details
Description
This showy coastal native from the southeastern U.S. offers a superb alternative to common boxwood or holly, with fantastic blazing red new foliage, white urn-shaped flowers on gracefully arching branches, and brilliant winter color. Perfect for lightly shaded to dappled sun foundation plantings, slopes, and naturalized woodlands. Evergreen.
Bloom Time
Spring
Deciduous/Evergreen
Evergreen
Special Features
Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care
Problems/Solutions
Coastal Exposure, Deer Resistant
Growth Rate
Moderate
Flower Attributes
Showy Flowers
Patent Act
Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent.
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Care
Care Instructions
Thrives in humus-rich, well-drained soils. Water deeply, regularly in first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Space 2 ft. apart as groundcover, or closer for faster coverage. Apply an acid fertilizer in early spring; repeat after flowering. Keep roots cool with a thick layer of mulch. Prune to shape in winter.
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History
History
Discovered by Greg Joyce, long time nurseryman and proprietor of Edgar Joyce Nursery in southern New Jersey. Introduced by Plants Nouveau. A Monrovia limited release.
Lore
Leucothoe is the name of the daughter of Orchamus, king of Babylonia from ancient mythology.
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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.
We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.