Leucothoe Zeblid (Scarletta) Bulb
Delivery: From mid Feb
Green long slender leaves turning burgundy-red in late autumn to winter. Leucothoe Zeblid (Scarletta) is a lovely dwarf evergreen shrub with fabulous autumn colour that will form a dense shrub and if trimmed low it will provide groundcover. Leucothoe Zeblid prefers a more shaded area of the garden but tolerate sun, if planting in pots use ericaceous compost. The small white flowers appear from March adding additional interest. Supplied as P9 (9cm pot).
Bulb Size (cm) | 9 cm Pot with young plant |
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Colour | Bronze, Green, Maroon |
Delivery period | From mid Feb |
Garden Position | Partial shade |
Hardiness | Hardy |
Height | 55 cm |
Month of Blooming | March (Early), May (Early) |
Planting Density (per square m) | 1-2 |
Planting Depth | Plant to depth of pot |
Planting Position | Front border, Middle border, Container |
Planting Time | Spring |
Scented | No |
Special Features | Evergreen, RHS Award of Garden Merit |
Suitable for Pots | Yes |
Type of Soil | Humus Rich, Moist, Acid |