Leucothoe fon. 'Little Flames'? - 2 Ltr pot

Description
The Switch ivy 'Little Flames' (Leucothoe fontanesiana) is a runner-forming small shrub that produces white, bell-shaped flowers arranged in clusters. They appear in May. The Switch ivy 'Little Flames' also has shiny, lanceolate, green-red leaves. In a semi-shady to shady location with well-drained soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 2 metres and grows to a width of approx. 3 metres.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Leucothoe catesbaei.

leaves
The evergreen leaves of the Switch ivy 'Little Flames' are green-red, lanceolate, glossy, toothed.

Spread
North America to East Asia.

Frost hardiness
The Switch ivy 'Little Flames' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Switch ivy 'Little Flames' is a small shrub that grows as a runner. It usually reaches a height of 1 - 2 m and is approx. 1.5 - 3 m wide. Slow-growing.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in semi-shady to shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
- Hardy but frost-sensitive potted plants must be winterised before the first cold days. To do this, the pot can be wrapped with fleece, coconut or straw mats, jute or bubble wrap. Evergreen plants also need to be watered on frost-free winter days. - Watering less frequently, but thoroughly and thoroughly, encourages the plant roots to penetrate deeper into the soil. This helps the plant to survive periods of drought.

Flower
The white, bell-shaped flowers of the Switch ivy 'Little Flames' appear in clusters in May.

Use
Solitary, group planting, bog bed

Root
Leucothoe fontanesiana 'Little Flames' is a shallow-rooting plant.