Notes
An evergreen shrub with arching branches and slender leaves, dark red when young, Leucothoe Scarletta Sense matures to glossy dark green with bright red edges, turning bronze to burgundy-red in winter.
Dimensions
- 5.5L Pot
- Eventual height and spread: H: 120cm (3ft 11in), W: 200cm (6ft 7in)
Features
Insights
Native to parts of Asia and North America, Leucothoe 'Scarletta' is a cultivar known for its vibrant foliage and adaptability to shaded garden areas. It has received the RHS Award of Garden Merit, indicating its excellence for garden use.
Details
- Flowers: April–May
- Hardy
Planting
- Soil: Moist but well-drained, acidic
- Aspect: North, east, or west-facing
- Sun levels: Partial to full shade
Care
Minimal pruning is required. Remove dead or diseased branches in late spring.
Scent
Lightly fragrant
Glossary