Leucothoe Curly Gold 2ltr

The Leucothoe axillaris 'Curly Gold' is a small bush that stands out for its compact and dense habit, and especially for its original foliage, both for its twisted texture and its changing colours. Firstly orange-red at budding, its leaves turn to golden yellow then to acid green, creating a multicolour adornment on the plant. This acid soil plant shows a preference for dappled light and thrives in deep shade, but seems to tolerate sun in moist soil. It will love the shaded areas of your garden.

Reaching a height of 0.5-1 meter with a spread of 1 meter, this adaptable species is ideal for small gardens, mixed borders, or as a feature plant in a pot. A great option for a shady spot, this plant with thrive anywhere as long as it has good drainage.

Key Features:

• Foliage: Curly foliage emerges orange-red gradually fading to a bright gold. 
• Height & Spread: Grows to 0.5-1 meter tall with a spread of 1 meter
• Growth Habit: Small compact shrub
• Best Placement: Perfect for mixed beds to add unique texture, or as a solo plant in a pot/contianer. Fantastic to fill that shady spot where nothing grows
• Care Requirements: Drought-tolerant and low maintenance