Leucothoe Scarletta Sense, 5.5L
£32.00
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
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.
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
Trees & Shrubs
