Leucothoe FIRESTAR

A Dutch variety attractive for its colorful foliage, found on the 'Zeblid' variety, compared to which it is more compact. A low bush, slightly spreading, with short shoots covered with red skin. Young leaves are red, shiny with an irregular, white-cream edge, nicely exposed against the background of older leaves. Mature green leaves with a cream border, winter-hardy, turn pink and red as temperatures drop in autumn. The flowers are few, white, without much decorative significance. The shrub is resistant to frost and diseases, prefers acidic soil. In addition to being used in gardens, it is suitable for decorating balconies and terraces, as a container plant.

Hardiness zone: 6b -20/-18 °C

Cultivar denomination: ‘RANT01’ ^PBR

Breeder: Ronny Antonissen, The Netherlands

Year of market introduction: 2022 r.

Applicant: Szkółka Roślin Wrzosowatych Róża Magdalena i Marek Majewscy, Witowice 92, 24-130 Końskowola, Poland