Leucothoe x 'Scarletta'

This is a handsome evergreen shrub with white, pitcher-like flowers in May and dark green leaves which develop scarlet-red tints in late summer. The young leaves are maroon in Spring.

Leucothoe x 'Scarletta' needs acid soil in sun or partial shade and some attention to watering in very dry conditions. Can be grown in a large container if required.

• Position: Full sun or partial shade.
• Soil: Acid, moist soil (avoid waterlogged areas).
• Hardiness: Hardy
• Rate of Growth: Slow.
• Habit: Leucothoe x 'Scarletta' grows to be a small to medium sized spreading shrub.
  • Height: up to 1.2 - 1.5 m (4 - 5 ft)
  • Spread: up to 1.5 - 2 m (5 - 6 ft)