Leucothoe Zeblid (Scarletta)

Leucothoe fontanesiana Zeblid (Scarletta) is a compact, evergreen shrub prized for its arching habit and year-round foliage interest. New leaves emerge bronze-red, mature to glossy green in summer, and develop rich red to purple tones in colder months. Small white, urn-shaped flowers appear in late spring. Ideal for woodland and shaded borders where the soil is acid (ericaceous), humus-rich, and moist but well-drained. Slow to moderate in growth, it typically reaches about 60 cm tall and 90 cm wide, performing best in partial to full shade and sheltered positions; minimal pruning is required to remove any damaged stems after winter. Fully hardy.

Position: Partial shade to full shade Rate of Growth: Slow to moderate Soil: Moist but well-drained, humus-rich, acid (ericaceous) soil Hardiness: Fully hardy Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Plant at a Glance

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light:shade
facing:east
facing:north
soiltype:acid
soilmoisture:normal
foliage:evergreen
flowering:april
flowering:may
flowercolour:white
leafcolour:green
size:60-90cm
gardenstyle:architectural