Leucothoe Scarletta 12 Litre Pot 40/60cm

Leucothoe ‘Scarletta’ – Rich Evergreen Colour for Shade and Structure
(12 Litre Pot)

Leucothoe ‘Scarletta’ (also known as Leucothoe axillaris ‘Zeblid’) is a compact, evergreen shrub admired for its richly coloured foliage and graceful, arching habit. Supplied in a generous 12 litre pot, it’s a fantastic choice for adding year-round interest to partially shaded borders, woodland gardens, or patio containers.

This variety truly shines with its changing foliage: bright red new growth in spring matures to deep glossy green in summer, then turns dramatic burgundy and purple in autumn and winter. Its low, spreading form makes it ideal for underplanting, edging paths, or softening the base of taller shrubs.

Key Features

Foliage: Evergreen leaves that emerge red, deepen to green, then turn purple-red in cold seasons
Ultimate Height: 1 - 1.5m
Ultimate Spread: 1.5 - 2.5m
Form: Compact and mounding with arching stems
Flowers: Small, white, bell-shaped blooms in spring (April–May)
Seasonal Interest: Strong multi-season colour variation
Growth Habit: Low and spreading, great ground cover or container filler

Perfect Plant Combinations

• Heuchera ‘Palace Purple’ – layered texture and deep colour harmony

• Hakonechloa macra ‘Aureola’ – bright contrast and movement

• Skimmia japonica ‘Rubella’ – rich evergreen pairing and seasonal flowers

• Ferns (e.g. Dryopteris erythrosora) – woodland-style texture contrast

• Camellia ‘Debbie’ – bold flowers above colourful, shaded underplanting

Ideal For

• Woodland borders and shaded areas

• Patio pots and shaded containers

• Underplanting for trees or larger shrubs

• Year-round foliage colour and texture

Growing Conditions

Position: Partial to full shade (avoids scorch in hot sun)
Soil: Moist but well-drained, acidic to neutral; ideal for ericaceous compost in containers
Hardiness: Fully hardy in most parts of the UK
Maintenance: Mulch in spring; prune lightly after flowering if needed to shape

Why Choose Leucothoe ‘Scarletta’ (12L Pot)?

• Year-round interest with dramatic colour shifts
• Shade-loving and easy to maintain
• Perfect for containers, borders, and woodland-style planting
• Compact and reliable with minimal pruning

Leucothoe ‘Scarletta’ brings glowing seasonal colour and lush evergreen foliage to shaded spaces – a resilient, beautiful shrub that delivers quiet elegance all year long.