Leucothoe axillaris Twisting Red - Dog hobble
Leucothoe axillaris Twisting Red - Dog hobble
Leucothoe axillaris Twisting Red - Dog hobble
Leucothoe axillaris Twisting Red - Dog hobble
Leucothoe axillaris Twisting Red
Swamp Dog-laurel, Dog Hobble
The plant was not in good condition when I received it (the tips were a bit yellow). I asked for your advice and put it into practice, but the plant eventually died.
Catherine , 28/09/2025
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Description
The Leucothoe axillaris 'Twisting Red' or Leucothoe walteri 'Twisting Red' is a small, usually evergreen bush with a very contrasting foliage. It resembles the variety 'Curly Red' but has smaller, beautifully twisted and curled, even more colourful leaves. Starting with a brilliant purple-red color when budding, they then turn into a deep shiny green. The entire bush turns purple from autumn until the first warm days of spring. This new plant prefers acidic soil and thrives in deep shade, but seems to tolerate sunlight in cool soil. It will attractively fill the shaded areas of your garden.
The Leucothoe axillaris belongs to the family of heathers, like heathers and pieris. This bush is native to the southeastern region of the United States, in particular North Carolina. 'Twisting Red' is a recent cultivar derived from this plant, selected for its compact habit and magnificent, very crisp, and remarkably colourful foliage.
When mature, the Leucothoe axillaris 'Twisting Red' has a spreading habit and can reach 30 to 50 cm (11.8 - 19.7 in) in height and 40 to 60 cm (15.7 - 23.6 in) in width. In spring, its new foliage is purple-red and curled, then it becomes dark green. The leaves are glossy, shiny, and measure 3-4 cm (1.2 - 1.6 in) in length. This variety produces discreet, small white flowers in April and May. During winter, its semi-evergreen foliage subtly dresses semi-shaded to shaded spaces by taking on a purple robe, bringing a touch of exoticism to the garden.
A hardy bush, the 'Twisting Red' Leucothoe likes acidic, moist, humus-rich, and well-drained soil. During reasonably mild winters, this small evergreen plant is a perfect 'trunk concealer' that can be strategically placed at the base of trees or bushes with naked trunks. It can be paired with medium-sized perennials such as hellebores or ferns, winter heathers (Erica darleyensis), in front of a mass of compound bushes comprising pernettyas, azaleas, symphorines, or pieris, or even grown alone. It also grows very well in shaded pots watered regularly. Its presence will bring a very personal touch to terraces or balconies.
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Botanical data
Leucothoe
axillaris
Twisting Red
Ericaceae
Swamp Dog-laurel, Dog Hobble
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
Plant your 'Twisting Red' Leucothoe axillaris in shade or partial shade in moist, acidic or neutral, light, and humus-rich soil. It will not tolerate limestone or drought. Between February and April, before the start of the growing season, prune any diseased or dead wood and any asymmetrical branches, keeping only the vigorous branches to encourage a good habit in the young plant.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:- In zones 9 to 10 (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), flowering will occur about 2 to 4 weeks earlier.
- In zones 6 to 7 (Germany, Poland, Slovenia, and lower mountainous regions), flowering will be delayed by 2 to 3 weeks.
- In zone 5 (Central Europe, Scandinavia), blooming will be delayed by 3 to 5 weeks.
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
It will vary according to where you live:
- In Mediterranean zones (Marseille, Madrid, Milan, etc.), autumn and winter are the best planting periods.
- In continental zones (Strasbourg, Munich, Vienna, etc.), delay planting by 2 to 3 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 2 to 4 weeks in autumn.
- In mountainous regions (the Alps, Pyrenees, Carpathians, etc.), it is best to plant in late spring (May-June) or late summer (August-September).
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.
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