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Leucothoe ‘Firestar’ – evergreen shrub with fiery red new growth and green foliage. Grows to about 0.6m x 0.8m, ideal for ericaceous planting and shade borders. UK nursery-grown at St Annes, supplied in a 3L pot.
| Pot Size (L) | 3L |
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Bring year-round foliage, spring flowers interest to your garden with Leucothoe ‘Firestar’. Firestar is a leucothoe with fiery red new growth that matures to green.
Leucothoe is a compact evergreen shrub for shade and acid soil, grown for its glossy, colourful foliage, which is often at its most vibrant in winter. Small white flowers appear in spring.
Leucothoe ‘Firestar’ grows best in part shade, sheltered from the hottest sun, in moist, well-drained, acidic soil or ericaceous compost. It is a good choice for ericaceous planting, and also works well for shade borders, winter colour and shady borders. Pair it with skimmias, pieris, heathers and ferns in a shady, acid-soil bed or winter pot.
Water the plant well in its pot an hour before planting. Dig a hole twice as wide as the root ball and the same depth, loosen the soil at the base, and mix in some garden compost. Set the plant at the same level it sat in the pot, backfill, firm gently and water in thoroughly.
Keep moist; mulch with leafmould. Mulch with leafmould and prune only to remove old stems. Prune only to remove old stems. It needs acidic, moist soil and can scorch in hot sun.
Excellent in pots of ericaceous compost. Use a loam-based compost such as John Innes No. 3, make sure the pot has drainage holes, and water regularly in summer, as containers dry out faster than borders.
Our plants are nursery-grown at St Annes in North West England, raised outdoors and in tunnels in real UK weather rather than a hothouse, so they arrive healthy, acclimatised and well rooted. This Leucothoe ‘Firestar’ is supplied in a 3L pot. Container-grown plants can be planted almost all year round, as long as the ground is not frozen or waterlogged; autumn and spring are ideal.
How big does Leucothoe ‘Firestar’ grow?
Leucothoe ‘Firestar’ typically reaches 0.6m x 0.8m, depending on position, soil and pruning.
When does Leucothoe ‘Firestar’ look its best?
Its main season of interest is year-round foliage, spring flowers, when it shows fiery red new growth and green foliage.
Is Leucothoe ‘Firestar’ hardy?
Fully hardy.
How do I prune Leucothoe ‘Firestar’?
Prune only to remove old stems.
Does Leucothoe ‘Firestar’ grow in shade?
Yes. It prefers partial shade.
Add Leucothoe ‘Firestar’ to your basket today and enjoy year-round foliage, spring flowers interest in your garden.
| Pot Size (L) | 3L |
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