Switch Ivy. A magnificent evergreen spreading shrub with vivid red foliage especially in the latter half of the year. Max Height 40cm to 60cm. Max Spread 1m to 1.2m. Flowers May. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Leucothoe ‘Scarletta’
A magnificent evergreen spreading shrub with vivid red foliage especially in the latter half of the year
Category: Shrubs
Additional information
Generic | Leucothoe |
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Species | |
Varietry | 'Scarletta' |
Common Name | Switch Ivy |
Flower Colour | White |
Soil | Acidic |
Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
Foliage | Evergreen |
Height | 40cm, 60cm |
Family | Ericaceae |
Spread | 1m, 1.2m |
Growth Speed | Fast |
Growth Habit | Dwarf |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | green, red |
Flowers From | May |
Colour Fruit | |
Fruits When | |
Moisture | Wet |
Protection | |
Hardiness | Hardy |
Planting | Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser |
Care | |
Border | Border |
Toxicity | |
Pruning | |
Pruning Time | |
Pests and diseases | |
Maintenance | |
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