Leucothoe axillaris 39twisting red39 is an eye45catching evergreen shrub glossy dark45green foliage is topped with burgundy45coloured young shoots and intriguingly curled leaves add an unexpected texture to container plantings and borders 39twisting red39 blooms in spring although its white flowers are insignificant an ideal ground cover for acid borders this bushy shrub has a low spreading habit height 50cm 40203441 spread 60cm 40243441