Leucothoe axillaris 'Curly Gold'

A handsome and slow growing, evergreen shrub with slightly contorted and curled, golden-green leaves which develop vivid dark purple tints during the winter. The young leaves in spring are a lighter golden-gren in colour. White pitcher-like flowers appear in late spring and early summer.

Best in sun or partial shade and grows well in a large container.

• Position: Full sun or shade.
• Soil: Moist, well drained acid soil.
• Hardiness: Hardy
• Rate of Growth: Slow.
• Habit: Leucothoe axillaris 'Curly Gold'   grows to be a small compact shrub.
  • Height: up to 80 - 100 cm (2 - 3 ft) if unpruned.
  • Spread: up to 80 - 100 cm m (2 - 3 ft) if unpruned.