Leucothoe 'Scarletta'

Hardy Shrub

FROM £11.99

80% (1 Review)

Deceptively exotic, but they're easy to grow

Richly coloured evergreen shrub

Perfect for acid-soiled, shady borders

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1 x 9cm Potted Plant

£11.99

1 x 3.5 Litre Potted Plant (Height 25cm+)

£29.99

2 x 3.5 Litre Potted Plants

£54.99

1 x 10 Litre Potted Plant (Height 50cm+)

£74.99

2 x 10 Litre Potted Plants

£139.99

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There are few more decorative ground-cover shrubs than Leucothoe ‘Scarletta'. It's a richly coloured evergreen shrub with leaves, which start life as rich burgundy, evolving into a lovely green. As autumn arrives they change again into a mature bronze. Leucothoe ‘Scarletta' thrives in deep or partial shade. In full sun, it develops an almost metallic sheen.

Leucothoe can look deceptively exotic, but they're easy to grow. The plants are hardy and perfect for acid-soiled shady borders. These lovely shrubs combine beautifully with other evergreens, particularly golden leaved varieties, such as Euonymus. Where the soil is not naturally acidic, you can grow Leucothoe easily in patio containers using an ericaceous compost mix. Height: 1.5m (4'.9"). Spread: 2m (6'.5")

Plant Size Height Up to 150cm (60in)
Spread Up to 200cm (79in)

Hardiness & Longevity Hardy Shrub

Ideal For low maintenance gardenpatiowoodland garden

Position In dappled shadeshade

Codes
2 x 10 Litre Potted Plants (T68382P)
1 x 10 Litre Potted Plant (Height 50cm+) (74098)
2 x 3.5 Litre Potted Plants (T58106P)
1 x 3.5 Litre Potted Plant (Height 25cm+) (58105)
1 x 9cm Potted Plant (KB9437)

Grow Leucothoe in moist, acidic, well-drained soil in partial shade. When growing in containers, use an acidic (ericaceous) compost mixture.

Leucothoe plants are low-maintenance and easy to grow, simply trim back any dead, diseased or damaged growth as required.

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