Leucothoe axillaris 'Curly Red'

Also Known As

Curly Red Leucothoe

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 12"-18"
W: 18"-24"

planting zones

6a-9b

More Options

Leucothoe axillaris 'Curly Red' plant details

Leucothoe axillaris 'Curly Red' is a slow-growing broadleaf evergreen shrub with green and red foliage. In spring cream flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and even moisture - occasional water. Does well in acidic, average, gritty, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Leucothoe axillaris 'Curly Red'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: ericaceae
Foliage: evergreen green and red
Mature size: 18 IN - 24 IN - wide, 12 IN - 18 IN - tall
Flowers: cream blooms in spring
Uses: container plant, rare, rock garden, unique, woodland garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Leucothoe axillaris 'Curly Red'

USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - occasional
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: acidic, average, gritty, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

We listed L. 'Curly Red' last year, but only had a few available. As the name says the foliage is dark green with red highlights. In the winter, the evergreen leaves turn lustrous purple.

By: Gossler Farms

This delightful ever-colorful dwarf (18-24") shrub offers curly leathery leaves that change from orange-red in spring to dark-green in summer to an intense red-purple in winter; superb for container/foundation; PSh/M/Acid PP17666

By: Forestfarm

Finally, after YEARS of pleading from our customers, we finally have some of these to sell! Cuter-than-cute evergreen shrub, slow growing to an 18-24” mound packed with curling, twisty foliage that glows red in the cooler months. A textural treat for morning sun to moderate shade, moist well drained, acidic soils (Heather relative); fits right into a dwarf conifer theme, woodland or as a featured specimen in a pot where it can adored by all! Rare & choice.

By: Secret Garden Growers

A compact evergreen shrub with unique curling, bumpy red leaves. New leaves emerge purple red and mature to green with red edging. In fall leaves become more crimson red. Great plant for small spaces as it is slow growing. Found in 1996 by Ron van Opstal in the Neatherlands.