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
Additional information
| Generic | Leucothoe |
|---|---|
| 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 | |
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