Leucothoe fontanesiana Scarletta
Leucothoe fontanesiana Scarletta
Leucothoe fontanesiana Scarletta
Leucothoe fontanesiana Scarletta (Zeblid)
Drooping Leucothoe, Highland Doghobble, Fetter-bush
Arrived in good condition. Beautiful plant, as described on the website.
Elfe, 04/11/2025
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Description
Unjustly overlooked, Leucothoe fontanesiana 'Scarletta' is a small bush. It is easy to grow in light and acidic soils in partial shade. Its naturally rounded habit and foliage in shades of green, red-purple, and bronze in winter give it a certain elegance that suits many garden styles.
Leucothoe fontanesiana is an evergreen bush that grows in a regular ball shape. Its growth is quite slow and therefore requires little or no pruning. When mature, it reaches a maximum height and width of 1.50 m (3.3 ft). It thrives in light and humus-rich soils with an acidic pH, in shade or partial shade, and sheltered from the wind. It is very hardy and can withstand temperatures down to -20° C (-4° F) at least. In May, it produces numerous clusters of white bell-shaped flowers distributed along the stems, reminiscent of the flowering of its cousins, Pieris or andromedas.
The Scarletta variety has elongated, thick-textured, dark green leaves edged with red when young in spring. The foliage then takes on an intense red-purple colour with the winter cold. It can be used at the front of shrub borders, with hydrangeas, for example, or other acid-loving plants. Its moderate growth and rounded, compact habit also make it suitable for containers to fill a less sunny spot on a terrace or balcony.
With its striking appearance, this cousin of heathers and rhododendrons (Ericaceae family) can be used as a topiary substitute. Although it originates from the moist forests of the Appalachian Mountains in the eastern United States, it can find its place in a Zen or Japanese-inspired garden, a contemporary garden, or even in a French-style garden with a modern twist, where it will provide an evolving decorative presence throughout the year.
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Botanical data
Leucothoe
fontanesiana
Scarletta (Zeblid)
Ericaceae
Drooping Leucothoe, Highland Doghobble, Fetter-bush
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
Choose a shady or semi-shady location for it, sheltered from drafts. Its winter colouration will be more beautiful if it is not planted in complete shade. The soil must be completely free of limestone. In heavy or neutral soil, it will particularly appreciate an addition of ericaceous soil mixed with the soil from your garden, without forgetting to supplement with a good organic fertiliser (for example, crushed horn, dried blood).
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:- In zones 9 to 10 (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), flowering will occur about 2 to 4 weeks earlier.
- In zones 6 to 7 (Germany, Poland, Slovenia, and lower mountainous regions), flowering will be delayed by 2 to 3 weeks.
- In zone 5 (Central Europe, Scandinavia), blooming will be delayed by 3 to 5 weeks.
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
It will vary according to where you live:
- In Mediterranean zones (Marseille, Madrid, Milan, etc.), autumn and winter are the best planting periods.
- In continental zones (Strasbourg, Munich, Vienna, etc.), delay planting by 2 to 3 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 2 to 4 weeks in autumn.
- In mountainous regions (the Alps, Pyrenees, Carpathians, etc.), it is best to plant in late spring (May-June) or late summer (August-September).
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.
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