Light Needs
Mature Height
Mature Spread
Growing Zones
You are going to love the peach-orange new growth and springtime blooms of the First Editions® Lucky Leu® Leucothoe. Botanically called, Leucothoe axillaris Lucky Lue, this evergreen shrub produces peachy-orange foliage that turns green with age and small white flowers in spring. It reaches a maximum of 5 feet tall over time.
Once established, the First Editions® Lucky Leu® Leucothoe is wonderfully low maintenance. It naturally develops a rounded shape and holds its leaves well over winter. Frost tolerant, Lucky Leu® is hardy in zones 6 to 9. It is originally native to parts of the southern United States and adapted to warm climates. This shrub is ideal for providing structure and interest in mixed beds and borders.
First Editions® Lucky Leu® Leucothoe Care
The First Editions® Lucky Leu® Leucothoe is happiest when grown in a sheltered spot in full sun to part shade. Protection from afternoon sun is beneficial in warm climates. It prefers moist soil that is acidic and well drained. Frequent irrigation is needed to keep the soil moist throughout the growing season. A balanced granular fertilizer applied in the spring will benefit this shrub.
Minimal to no pruning of the First Editions® Lucky Leu® Leucothoe is required. If needed, any damaged or wayward branches can be cut back after flowering.
First Editions® Lucky Leu® Leucothoe Spacing
The First Editions® Lucky Leu® Leucothoe can reach a final size of 3 to 5 feet tall and wide. When grown in a group, a plant spacing of 3 to 5 feet apart is appropriate.
First Editions® Lucky Leu® Leucothoe Plant Facts
Growing Conditions
- Hardiness ZonesGrowing Zones
- USDA Zones 6 to 9 (perennial); grown as an annual elsewhere (outdoors year-round); grown indoors elsewhere (outdoors year-round); grown in containers elsewhere (grown as a seasonal crop)
- Sun Exposure
- Part Shade to Full Sun (3+ Hours Direct Sun)
- Mature Height
- 3-5 Feet
- Mature Spread
- 3-5 Feet
- Growth Habit
- , Clumping, Mounded, Upright
- Water Needs
- Average
Flowers & Foliage
- Flower Colors
- , White
- Flower Description
- White
- Bloom Time
- Spring
- Blooms On
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Old Wood
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"Blooms on" tells you which stems produce flowers, which decides when it's safe to prune.
- New Wood: Flowers form on stems that grow this season. Prune in late winter or early spring without losing blooms.
- Old Wood: Flower buds form on last year's stems. Prune right after flowering. Pruning in fall or early spring removes next year's blooms.
- Both New and Old Wood: Blooms on last year's stems and again on new growth, so it flowers even after a hard winter or a mistimed pruning. Prune lightly after the first flush of blooms.
- When to Prune
- Right after flowering
- Foliage Color
- , Green, Red
- Foliage Description
- Peach-orange tint evolving to medium green
- Foliage Type
- , Herbaceous, Variegated
- Seasonal Interest
- , Spring Flowering
Garden Benefits
Plant Overview
- Common Name
- First Editions Lucky Leu Leucothoe
- Also Known As
- Coastal Doghobble, Doghobble, Fetterbush
- Botanical Name
- Leucothoe axillaris Lucky Lue
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Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
Also Known As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
Also Known As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
Also Known As:
#5 Container
5 Gallon
Plant Age:
~3-4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 20" - 60"
Pot Size:
~11" H x 10 1/2” W
Volume:
3.5 - 4 gallons
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