.plant-container { font-family: inherit; } .plant-container ul { list-style: none; padding-left: 0; margin-left: 0; } .plant-container li { display: flex; align-items: center; margin-bottom: 8px; line-height: 1.6; padding-left: 0; } .plant-container img { width: 24px; height: auto; margin-right: 10px; vertical-align: middle; flex-shrink: 0; } Leafscape Little Flames' Drooping Leucothoe Leucothoe fontanesiana 'Leafscape Little Flames' Description This deciduous shrub features cascading branches with vibrant, fiery red young leaves that mature to a glossy green. It thrives in acidic, well-drained soils and offers a graceful, drooping habit suitable for shaded gardens. Suggested Uses Ideal for woodland gardens, shaded borders, container plantings, and as an understory shrub to add seasonal color and texture. Plant Details Botanical Name: Leafscape Little Flames' Drooping Leucothoe Leucothoe fontanesiana 'Leafscape Little Flames' Common Name: Leafscape Little Flames' Drooping Leucothoe Size & Growth: Typically 3-4 ft tall and wide, with a spreading, drooping habit that matures gradually. Hardiness Zones: 7-9 Foliage Type: Deciduous, with broad ovate leaves Bloom Time: Late spring to early summer Growth Rate: Moderate Light Requirements: Partial shade to full shade Attracts Pollinators: Yes Indoor Friendly: No Container Friendly: Yes Deer Resistant: Yes Pet Warning: Toxic if ingested Fragrant: No Cut Flower: No Grows Well With: Ferns, hostas, azaleas Care Tips Planting Instructions: Plant in well-drained, acidic soil in shaded areas. Space plants 3-4 feet apart. Soil Moisture: Keep evenly moist; do not let dry out. Soil Type: Acidic, organic-rich, well-drained soil Humidity: Prefers moderate to high humidity Pruning Instructions: Remove dead or damaged branches after flowering to maintain shape. Winter Care: Provide mulch in colder zones; protect from harsh winter winds. Planting Depth: Set root ball at ground level Fertilization: Feed with a balanced, acid-loving plant fertilizer in early spring. Special Care: Mulching helps maintain soil acidity and roots’ moisture.
