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Keisks Leucothoe |
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Keisks Fetterbush |
| Plant Habit: | Shrub |
| Sun Requirements: | Partial or Dappled Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Moderately acid (5.6 – 6.0) Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 5a -28.9 °C (-20 °F) to -26.1 °C (-15 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 8b |
| Plant Height: | 2 feet |
| Plant Spread: | 2 to 4 feet |
| Leaves: | Evergreen Broadleaf |
| Flowers: | Showy Blooms on old wood |
| Flower Color: | White |
| Flower Time: | Spring |
| Uses: | Provides winter interest |
| Miscellaneous: | Monoecious |
| Posted by ILPARW (southeast Pennsylvania - Zone 6b) on Apr 22, 2020 12:22 PM This Keisks Leucothoe is the smallest sized of the Leucothoes. It is native to the island of Honshu in Japan, growing on moist shaded cliff faces. It has the largest flower clusters of the Leucothoe genus that bloom in July. Its young shoots are shiny red. In winter, the thick, glossy leaves turn purple-red. It is temperamental as a garden plant. It is a rare plant, sold by very few nurseries. There are some cultivars that display more red color and are more available than the mother species, as 'Royal Ruby' and 'Burning Love.' [ Reply to this comment | |
