Leucothoe fontanesiana Leafscape™ 'Little Flames'

Leafscape™ little flames leucothoe

  • Shiny red leaves
  • Drooping strings of fragrant white flowers
  • Showy color through fall and winter

  • Category: Shrub
  • Patent: PP25,246
  • Hardiness Zone: 6-9
  • Height: 1-2 ft
  • Spread: 1-2 ft
  • Bloom Color: White Shades
  • Foliage Color: Red Shades

Little Flames bursts onto the scene in spring with a dazzling display of shiny red leaves, soon followed by graceful clusters of small, fragrant white flowers. As summer arrives, the leaves transition to a lush green, but when fall’s chill sets in, they ignite into vibrant shades of red and burgundy that shine throughout the winter. This compact, spreading evergreen offers year-round color and texture, making it ideal for small spaces or as a striking mass planting. Plus, it thrives effortlessly in shadier locations!

Foliage Color
• Burgundy
• Green
• Red
Maintenance and Care
• Low Maintenance
• Mass Planting
Critter Resistance
• Deer Resistant
Flower Color
• White
Season of Interest (Flowering)
• Late Spring
Exposure
• Partial Sun
Habit
• Compact
Soil Moisture
• Moist, Well-Drained
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Leucothoe fontanesiana Leafscape™ 'Little Flames'

Plant in partial shade with moist, well-drained soil. Feed yearly with an organic fertilizer. Prune after right after bloom to shape and maintain form.