Leucothoe keiskei ‘Burning Love’

Height: Up to 60cm (24″) | Spread: 90cm (36″)

This eye-catching evergreen shrub, Leucothoe keiskei ‘Burning Love’, is prized for its dramatic, lance-shaped leaves that transition from deep burgundy-red to fiery scarlet as the seasons change. Perfect for adding vibrant colour to shady borders, containers, or woodland gardens, ‘Burning Love’ provides year-round visual appeal.

Key Features & Benefits:

• Wildlife-friendly: Its delicate, bell-shaped spring flowers attract pollinators such as bees, while its dense foliage offers shelter for small garden wildlife.
• Low-maintenance: Thrives in partial to full shade and requires minimal pruning, making it ideal for busy gardeners.
• Hardy & versatile: Tolerant of most soil types (except waterlogged conditions) and fully hardy in the UK, surviving temperatures down to -15°C.
• Compact habit: With a modest height and spreading form, it fits beautifully in smaller gardens or as ground cover beneath trees.

Planting tip: For best results, position in moist, well-drained acidic soil. Pair with ferns, hostas, or heucheras for a striking contrast in texture and colour.

A superb choice for adding structure and a pop of colour to shaded spots, while supporting local pollinators and wildlife.