This shrub has graceful arching woody stems that form a bushy spreading habit. It has dark green lanced-shaped leaves and the white urn-shaped flowers appear in a pendant raceme during spring.

Hardiness zones 6 to 10

Leucothoe fontanesianais naturally found in south-eastern USA growing in moist, humus-rich acid soils and prefers a shaded position and is drought and frost tender.

Pearl Flower is a shrub that is grown for its low spreading habit and is planted in gardens as ground cover or understorey plant. It tolerates a cool temperate climate and establishes in 2 to 4 years. It is also used a spill-over above retaining walls or used in woodland settings. It can be grown in patio pots and planter boxes.ID 1795

Leucothoe(loo-koh-THO-ee) fontanesiana(fon-TAN-ee-see-ana)

Ericaceae(er-ek-AY-see-ee)
Bilberries, Blueberries,Cranberies, Heathers, Heaths, Rhododendrons, Wintergreens