Leucothoe comprises shrubs that can either be deciduous or evergreen, characterized by their smooth, leathery foliage. These plants produce clusters of small, bell- or urn-shaped blossoms, arranged in racemes or panicles.

Leucothoe

Leucothoe 'Little Flames' is a compact evergreen shrub that typically reaches a height of 50 cm. Its foliage consists of undivided, ovate to narrowly elliptical leaves, each measuring about 5 cm in length and featuring finely serrated edges. During the growth period, the new leaves, along with their petioles and stems, display a vibrant red hue. In spring, the plant produces clusters of small, urn-shaped blooms.

Leucothoe 'Little Flames'PBR

Leucothoe Carinella ('Zebekot') is a compact, evergreen shrub characterized by its glossy, oval-shaped leaves that are bright green, transitioning to a reddish hue during spring and summer. In the fall and winter, the foliage deepens to a darker red. This plant produces clusters of small, bell-shaped white flowers in the spring.

Leucothoe Carinella ('Zebekot')

Leucothoe Firestar ('Rant01') is a dense evergreen shrub that typically reaches a height of approximately 1.5 meters. It features oval, shiny leaves that are a rich deep green, accented by yellow-green margins. As autumn approaches and temperatures decline, the new foliage develops a red tint, eventually transitioning to a dark burgundy hue.

Leucothoe Firestar ('Rant01') (v)

Leucothoe Lovita ('Zebonard') is a low-growing, evergreen shrub characterized by its shiny, oval leaves that exhibit a reddish hue during the spring and summer months, transitioning to a bronze shade in fall and winter. In spring, clusters of small, bell-shaped white flowers appear, adding seasonal interest to the foliage.

Leucothoe Lovita ('Zebonard')

Leucothoe Red Lips ('Lipsbolwi' PBR) is a robust evergreen shrub, typically growing to a height of 45-60 cm. It features young stems that are purplish in hue and leaves measuring up to 8 cm long, which start off dark red before transitioning to a deep green. In the winter months, the foliage takes on a dark purple-red tone. In spring, this plant produces urn-shaped white flowers that emerge in short racemes from the leaf axils.

Leucothoe Red Lips ('Lipsbolwi'PBR)

Leucothoe Scarletta ('Zeblid') is an evergreen shrub that typically grows to a height of 1 to 1.2 meters. Its branches are arching, and it features narrow leaves that start off dark red and transition to a glossy dark green with vibrant red margins as they mature. In winter, the foliage takes on shades of bronze and burgundy-red. During late spring, small white flowers, shaped like pitchers, appear along the stems.

Leucothoe Scarletta ('Zeblid')

Leucothoe axillaris is a low-growing, evergreen shrub that typically reaches a height of around 1.2 meters. Its stems arch gracefully and exhibit a zig-zag pattern towards the tips. The foliage consists of narrow, leathery leaves that are dark green, transforming to a purplish-red hue during the winter months. In late spring, this plant produces small, urn-shaped white flowers that appear in short racemes emerging from the leaf axils.

Leucothoe axillaris

Leucothoe axillaris 'Aurea'

Leucothoe axillaris 'Curly Red' PBR is a low-growing, evergreen shrub that spreads gracefully. Its leaves are thick, undivided, and exhibit a unique curling and puckering, reaching lengths of up to 5 cm. In spring, the foliage showcases a reddish hue, transitions to green during the summer months, and returns to red in autumn and winter. In springtime, this variety produces clusters of small, white flowers shaped like urns.

Leucothoe axillaris 'Curly Red'PBR

Leucothoe axillaris 'E.H. Wilson'

Leucothoe axillaris 'Greensprite'

Leucothoe axillaris 'Redsprite'

Leucothoe axillaris 'Royal Red'

Leucothoe axillaris 'Tricolor' (v)

Leucothoe axillaris Curly Gold ('Opstal 55'PBR)

Leucothoe axillaris Twisting Red ('Opstal20' PBR) is a compact, evergreen shrub that reaches approximately 1 meter in height. Its foliage consists of small, spiraled dark green leaves that exhibit a dark red hue in their youth, transitioning to a purplish-red during the winter months. In late spring, it produces small, urn-shaped white flowers in short clusters emerging from the leaf axils.

Leucothoe axillaris Twisting Red ('Opstal20'PBR)

Leucothoe catesbaei

Leucothoe davisiae

Leucothoe fontanesiana is a compact evergreen shrub characterized by its broad, arching habit. The leaves are narrow and lance-shaped, displaying a glossy texture and sometimes acquiring a purple hue during the winter months. In spring, it produces small, white flowers shaped like pitchers, which appear in 5 cm racemes beneath the branches.

Leucothoe fontanesiana

Leucothoe fontanesiana 'Blule1801'PBR

Leucothoe fontanesiana 'Girard's Rainbow' (v)

Leucothoe fontanesiana 'Makijaz' PBR (v) is a small, evergreen shrub that develops a dense, mound-like shape. It features elongated, lanceolate leaves that display a unique pattern of cream and dark green, with pink hues emerging in spring and deepening to red or maroon during winter months. In spring, it produces bell-shaped white flowers that add seasonal interest.

Leucothoe fontanesiana 'Makijaz'PBR (v)

Leucothoe fontanesiana 'Nana'

Leucothoe fontanesiana 'Rainbow' is an evergreen shrub that reaches a height of up to 1.5 meters. It features slender, arching branches that are reddish in hue, adorned with glossy, lanceolate leaves that can grow up to 10 centimeters long, displaying a mix of cream and pink variegation. In spring, it produces short racemes of small cream flowers that appear beneath the branches.

Leucothoe fontanesiana 'Rainbow' (v)

Leucothoe fontanesiana 'Red Pimpernel'

'Rollissonii' is a compact evergreen shrub characterized by its spreading and arching growth form. The leaves are narrow, leathery, and can reach lengths of up to 10 cm. It produces small, pitcher-shaped flowers, approximately 6 mm in length, that appear in axillary racemes beneath the foliage.

Leucothoe fontanesiana 'Rollissonii'

Leucothoe fontanesiana 'Trivar'

Leucothoe fontanesiana Simsalabim ('Schnup2'PBR)

Leucothoe fontanesiana Whitewater ('Howw'PBR) is a low-growing, spreading evergreen shrub characterized by its lanceolate mid-green leaves that feature cream-colored margins. In cooler months, the foliage takes on a deeper red hue. During spring, it produces clusters of small, bell-shaped white flowers.

Leucothoe fontanesiana Whitewater ('Howw'PBR) (v)

Leucothoe grayana var. grayana

Leucothoe grayana var. oblongifolia

Leucothoe griffithiana

Leucothoe keiskei

Leucothoe keiskei 'Minor'

Leucothoe keiskei 'Royal Ruby' is a compact evergreen shrub that typically reaches a height of around 60 cm. It features gracefully arching stems that are highlighted by glossy, dark green, lanceolate leaves. In spring, the new foliage emerges with a deep ruby-red hue, transitioning to a purplish-red shade during the winter months. In midsummer, small urn-shaped white flowers, approximately 1 cm in length, appear in short racemes at the tips of young shoots.

Leucothoe keiskei 'Royal Ruby'

Leucothoe keiskei Burning Love ('Opstal50' PBR) is a low-growing, evergreen shrub that forms compact clumps. Its leaves are slender, ovate to ovate-elliptical in shape, measuring between 5 and 10 cm in length. Throughout the autumn, winter, and spring, the foliage exhibits deep red or purplish hues, while during summer, the leaves turn green. In summer, the plant produces cylindrical clusters of white flowers that hang delicately.