leucothoe
Leucothoe 'Little Flames' LEAFSCAPE
Cycle:
Perennial
Watering:
Average
Propagation:
Layering Propagation,Cutting,Division,Grafting Propagation
Hardiness Zone:
6 - 9
Flowers:
White Flowers In Spring
Sun:
Part shade
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
green,red
Growth Rate:
Low
Maintenance:
Low
Drought Tolerant:
Yes
Salt Tolerant:
Yes
Care Level:
Moderate
watering
Leucothoe (Leucothoe 'Little Flames' LEAFSCAPE) should be watered regularly, but not excessively. Aim to keep the soil lightly moist, but not saturated. During the warmer summer months, water whenever the top few inches of soil have dried out. In the cooler winter months, you can wait to water until the top few inches of soil are fairly dry. It is best to water early in the day so that the plant has plenty of time to drink up the water before night time. Keeping an eye on the soil and giving the Leucothoe 'Little Flames' LEAFSCAPE a thorough soaking when necessary should help ensure that it stays happy and healthy!
sunlight
Leucothoe 'Little Flames' LEAFSCAPE prefers bright, but indirect sunlight. This plant species does best when placed in a spot where it will receive at least 4 hours of morning or late afternoon sun each day. It should not be placed in a spot where it will receive direct sunlight for extended periods of time since it can cause the plant’s leaves to burn. This plant prefers partial, filtered light and will thrive in these conditions.
pruning
Leucothoe 'Little Flames' LEAFSCAPE should be pruned in late winter or early spring before new growth emerges. Pruning should not be overly aggressive, and should be kept to light thinning and trimming. The goal is to maintain a naturally attractive shape while removing dead or damaged branches. Any stems that have grown too tall or that have crossed over other branches should be pruned back to the desired size and shape. This will help to keep the plant looking neat and attractive without disrupting its natural form.
