Florida Leucothoe (Pipestem Leucothoe)

Florida leucothoe is an upright, arching, semi-evergreen to evergreen native shrub that thrives beneath pines and oaks in moist, acidic, sandy or loamy soils — one of the Southeast's most graceful shade-garden shrubs, seldom seen in commerce despite its outstanding ornamental qualities. In spring, fragrant clusters of small white, urn-shaped flowers hang along the arching branches, feeding native bees; glossy, poplar-shaped leaves persist through winter in the Deep South. Plants form loose colonies via underground runners, providing excellent erosion control on shaded slopes and stream banks in the Gulf Coastal Plain from South Carolina to Florida and Mississippi. Grow in consistently moist soil away from drought and reflected heat; pair with native azaleas, swamp roses, and Syngonium for a woodland understory that supports diverse wildlife. Спосіб посадки: Висадка розсади Відстань між рослинами: 36–72 дюймів Висота: 72–120 дюймів Дні до схожості: 30–60 Температура ґрунту для схожості: 16–21°C

Florida leucothoe is an upright, arching, semi-evergreen to evergreen native shrub that thrives beneath pines and oaks in moist, acidic, sandy or loamy soils — one of the Southeast's most graceful shade-garden shrubs, seldom seen in commerce despite its outstanding ornamental qualities. In spring, fragrant clusters of small white, urn-shaped flowers hang along the arching branches, feeding native bees; glossy, poplar-shaped leaves persist through winter in the Deep South. Plants form loose colonies via underground runners, providing excellent erosion control on shaded slopes and stream banks in the Gulf Coastal Plain from South Carolina to Florida and Mississippi. Grow in consistently moist soil away from drought and reflected heat; pair with native azaleas, swamp roses, and Syngonium for a woodland understory that supports diverse wildlife. Спосіб посадки: Висадка розсади Відстань між рослинами: 36–72 дюймів Висота: 72–120 дюймів Дні до схожості: 30–60 Температура ґрунту для схожості: 16–21°C --- Час посадки: -8–-4 тижнів осіння посадка Plant container-grown specimens in fall in moist, acidic, organically rich soil in partial to full shade; mulch well to retain moisture and protect the fibrous root system — avoid dry or alkaline soils.