Leucothoe axillaris Twisting Red
Cultivar: 'Opstal20' (PBR)
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Drooping Leucothoe
Twisting Red is a very special new Leucothoe. Small, twisting leaves are growing in the direction of the sun like a helix. In the garden it gives nice colour combinations: white flowers in summer and red leaves in winter
↕ 50 cm – 100 cm
❄ -20 °C
☀ sun, half shade
Flowering period
jan
feb
Mar
apr
may
jun
jul
aug
sep
oct
nov
dec
Planting period
jan
feb
Mar
apr
may
jun
jul
aug
sep
oct
nov
dec
Ideal (Sep–Jan)
Possible (until May)
Not recommended
Characteristics
Botanical
| Genus | Leucothoe |
| Species | axillaris |
| Cultivar | 'Opstal20' |
| Trade name | Twisting Red (PBR) |
Flowering
| Flowering period | april, may |
| Colour (flower) | white |
Foliage
| Evergreen | yes |
Growth habit
| Height | 50 cm, 100 cm |
Location
| Winter hardiness | -20 °C |
| Soil type | acid |
| Location | sun, half shade |
Use
| Type (use) | shrub, ground cover, in group, terrace plant |
Leucothoe axillaris 'Opstal20' TWISTING RED (PBR) is subject to European Plant Breeders Rights under nr. 20101687.
Asexual propagation and/or use of the trademark without license are prohibited.