Leucothoe 'Little Flames'

• Spectacular year-round foliage colour
• Thrives in partial and full shade
• Produces delicate white, bell-shaped flowers in spring
• Compact, bushy evergreen shrub
• RHS Award of Garden Merit

Leucothoe 'Little Flames' is one of those shrubs that keeps getting better as the seasons change. Fresh foliage emerges in brilliant shades of crimson and scarlet before maturing to glossy deep green through summer. As temperatures cool, the leaves transform once again into rich tones of scarlet, burgundy and bronze, creating a striking display that continues well into autumn and winter.

Unlike many colourful shrubs that need full sun to perform, 'Little Flames' thrives in partial and full shade, making it an excellent choice for brightening woodland gardens, sheltered borders and other darker corners of the garden. Its colourful evergreen foliage provides welcome interest throughout the year, even when neighbouring plants have died back for winter.

Its naturally compact, bushy habit and gently arching stems make it easy to incorporate into gardens of any size. Equally at home in borders or patio containers, it adds colour, texture and structure without overwhelming the space. In spring, clusters of delicate white, bell-shaped flowers appear among the foliage, providing a subtle display that also attracts bees and other pollinating insects.

Easy to grow and low maintenance, Leucothoe 'Little Flames' performs best in moist, humus-rich, acidic to neutral soil. Whether planted as a feature in a container or combined with acers, azaleas, pieris and other shade-loving plants, it delivers dependable evergreen beauty and exceptional seasonal colour year after year.