Scarletta® Leucothoe
Leucothoe fontanesiana 'Zeblid'
SKU
4438
Scarlet-purple new leaves burst from a neat mound of shiny deep green foliage in spring. The entire shrub becomes reddish-bronze in fall. A natural woodland companion to Rhodoendrons and ferns and a superb groundcover. Evergreen.
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5 - 8 Change
Filtered sun, Partial shade, Partial sun
Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat.
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| Botanical Pronunciation | loo-KOTH-o-ee fon-ta-nee-zee-AH-na |
|---|---|
| Lore | Leucothoe is the name of the daughter of Orchamus, king of Babylonia from ancient mythology. |
| Average Size at Maturity | Moderate growing; reaches 1 1/2 to 2 ft. tall, spreading 3 to 4 ft. wide. |
| Bloom Time | Spring |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Garden Style | Asian/Zen, Contemporary, Cottage |
| Growth Habit | Bushy |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Landscape Use | Border, Mass Planting, Very Wet Areas, Woodland Garden, Cutting Garden, Urban Garden, Ground Cover |
| Light Needs | Filtered sun, Partial shade, Partial sun |
| Soil Needs | Tree & Shrub Food |
| Special Feature | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Fall Color, North American Native Selection, Year-round Interest, Compact Form |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat. |
| Key Feature | Dramatic Foliage Color |
Thrives in humus-rich, well-drained soils. Water deeply, regularly during first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Space 2 to 3 ft. apart as groundcover; closer for faster coverage. Feed with an acid fertilizer early spring; repeat after flowering. Keep roots cool with a thick layer of mulch.
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