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BURNING LOVE™ LEUCOTHOE
Leucothoe keiskei
'Opstal 50'
PP27132 Plant propagation prohibited
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3 gallon Potted
(SKU: 15854)
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List Price $85.00 Per Plant
Hardiness Zone: 6-10 · Mature Height: 2-3 Feet · Mature Spread: 2-3 Feet
Buy Burning Love™ Leucothoe online. This Southern Living® collection specimen is sure to delight! It features evergreen dark red, purple, and green leaves that are produced on red stems. It has a very compact growth habit. This is an excellent plant for the south, and it makes an excellent specimen planting, along borders, or against foundations.
Family: Ericaceae · Common Name: Leucothoe
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- A pre-applied, pre-measured amount of time release fertilizer that keeps your plant well nourished for up to one year.
- Pre-hydrated Hydro-Gels are included in the top of each container to use when planting as they help retain soil moisture, and plants will establish more quickly with less transplant shock. Plants will also survive drought-like conditions and accidental missed waterings better.
- Planting and Care Instruction brochure.
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BURNING LOVE™ LEUCOTHOE Plant Characteristics
Bark Color*
| • | Red |
Bark Type*
| • | Smooth |
Brand*
| • | Southern Living® |
Cultural Information*
| • | Leaf Scorch - Low Resistance |
| • | Leaf Spot - Moderate Resistance |
| • | Powdery Mildew - High Resistance |
| • | Root Rot - High Resistance |
Growth Habit*
| • | Compact Growing |
Growth Rate*
| • | Medium |
Leaf Color Fall*
| • | Purple/Brilliant Purple |
Leaf Type*
| • | Evergreen |
Nature Assets*
| • | Deer Resistant |
Plant Type*
| • | Shrub |
Preferred Soil Conditions*
| • | Adapts Well to Most Soil Types |
| • | Adapts Well to Wet Areas |
| • | Average |
| • | Moist |
| • | Prefers Low pH (Acidic Soils) |
| • | Salt Tolerant |
| • | Tolerates Low pH (Acidic Soils) |
Propagation Methods*
| • | Cuttings or Divisions |
Season of Interest*
| • | Early Spring |
| • | Fall |
| • | Late Spring/Early Summer |
| • | Late Summer/Early Autumn |
| • | Spring |
| • | Spring Flowering |
| • | Summer |
| • | Winter |
| • | Year-Round |
Uses*
| • | Accent Plant |
| • | Landscape Specimen |
| • | Mass Planting |
| • | Near Water Gardens or Ponds |
| • | Under Power Lines |
| • | Understory Planting |
| • | Flowering |
Exposure (Short)
| • | Full Shade |
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BURNING LOVE™ LEUCOTHOE Homeowner Growing & Maintenance Tips
Leucothoe is easy to grow and adapts to most conditions. Feed once a year with a slow release fertilizer.
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