{"product_id":"leucothoe-scarletta-zeblid-leucothoe-ecarlate","title":"Leucothoe Scarletta® 'Zeblid' (scarlet Leucothoe) — H45 cm | Pot Ø17 cm","description":"\u003csection class=\"product-content verdeia-product\" id=\"leucothoe-scarletta\"\u003e\n\u003cheader class=\"product-intro\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-highlights\"\u003e❤️ Dark red young leaves • 🌿 Glossy green edged in red • 🍂 Burgundy bronze in winter • 🌘 Partial shade to shade • ❄️ Hardy to -20 °C • 🏆 Awarded by the Royal Horticultural Society\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLeucothoe Scarletta® 'Zeblid'\u003c\/strong\u003e is an evergreen shrub with arching branches, whose foliage changes from dark red to glossy green and then bronze through the seasons. \u003cstrong\u003eA horticultural hybrid awarded the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit\u003c\/strong\u003e, a distinction given to the most reliable plants in the garden, it is the largest of the leucothoes among our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/plantes-d-exterieur\"\u003eoutdoor plants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eIts young, slender, pointed leaves emerge dark red in spring, then mature to glossy green, often edged in red. In autumn, they take on coppery tones, then burgundy bronze in winter. In late spring, small white bells line the stems. At maturity, it reaches about 1 m in height and spreads even further.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/header\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"varietes-feuillage\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhich colourful foliage shrub should you choose?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTen evergreen shrubs from the catalogue, chosen for their foliage rather than their flowers:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLeucothoe Scarletta® 'Zeblid'\u003c\/strong\u003e (this plant) — dark red leaves in spring, glossy green edged in red, bronze in winter. The largest of the leucothoes, with an arching habit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/leucothoe-fontanesiana-little-flames-leucothoe-flamme\"\u003eLeucothoe 'Little Flames'\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — green leaves with flame-red tips in winter and coppery young shoots. The best suited to a small hedge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/leucothoe-keiskei-burning-love-leucothoe-pourpre\"\u003eLeucothoe 'Burning Love'\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — smooth, narrow leaves, burgundy red in spring, purple in winter. The deepest purple, with an arching habit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/leucothoe-fontanesiana-colour-diamond-leucothoe-panache-creme\"\u003eLeucothoe 'Colour Diamond'\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — coppery young shoots, then green leaves edged in cream, turning red in cold weather. The narrowest, ideal for a small pot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/leucothoe-fontanesiana-makijaz-leucothoe-panache\"\u003eLeucothoe 'Makijaz'\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — green leaves splashed with white, pink in spring, burgundy in winter. The most spreading.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/leucothoe-axillaris-curly-red-leucothoe-rouge\"\u003eLeucothoe 'Curly Red'\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — red curly leaves in spring, dark green in summer, purple in winter. The most changeable through the seasons.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/leucothoe-axillaris-curly-gold-leucothoe-dore\"\u003eLeucothoe 'Curly Gold'\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — golden and acid-green curly leaves, compact. The brightest in deep shade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/fatsia-japonica-spider-web-17cm-50cm\"\u003eJapanese aralia 'Spider Web'\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e - large white-speckled palmate leaves, for partial shade. The most exotic.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/euonymus-fortunei-emerald-n-gold-sur-tige\"\u003e'Emerald 'n' Gold' spindle on a standard stem\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e - small green and gold leaves, trained into a ball on a 90 cm stem. The most structured, in sun or partial shade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/photinia-fraseri-little-red-robin-sur-tige\"\u003ePhotinia 'Little Red Robin' on a standard stem\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e - bright red young shoots, on a 90 cm stem. The most colourful in spring, for a sunny position.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLeucothoes are the only ones that require acidic soil. Apart from Scarletta, they remain low-growing: place them in front of or at the foot of standard-form shrubs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"exposition-emplacement\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eExposure \u0026amp; location\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt grows naturally in woodland: it prefers soft light, a spot sheltered from the wind, and tolerates morning sun. However, the sun during the hottest hours burns its leaves in summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e partial shade to shade; morning sun is acceptable if the substrate stays moist.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e north- or east-facing terrace, against a wall, large entrance planter, low hedge in the shade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness in a pot:\u003c\/strong\u003e down to -20 °C - it stays outdoors in winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e ericaceous, moist, humus-rich and well-drained soil - never limey.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eIts arching branches droop with age: a raised pot or one placed on a low wall highlights their curve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"arrosage-entretien\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWatering \u0026amp; care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike all leucothoes, it requires a consistently moist substrate: \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/test-du-doigt-la-methode-infaillible-pour-savoir-quand-arroser-vos-plantes\"\u003etesting the substrate with your finger\u003c\/a\u003e shows when to water, while \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/pointes-bords-bruns-feuilles-causes-solutions\"\u003ebrowning leaf tips\u003c\/a\u003e in summer indicate that the pot has become too dry or is receiving too much sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e regular - keep the substrate consistently moist in spring and summer, watering less often in winter without letting it dry out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e rainwater or preferably lime-free water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertiliser:\u003c\/strong\u003e fertiliser for ericaceous plants, in spring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePruning:\u003c\/strong\u003e after flowering, cut the oldest branches back at the base to renew the clump and encourage new red shoots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRepotting:\u003c\/strong\u003e the following spring, then every two years into a wider pot, using ericaceous soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eA pine bark mulch on top of the pot keeps it cool and slightly acidifies the substrate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"associations-deco\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDecor ideas \u0026amp; plant pairings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts spring red and winter bronze make it a colourful backdrop for shade-loving plants, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/plantes-balcon-ombre-guide\"\u003eespecially on a balcony with little sun\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor an ericaceous soil composition,\u003c\/strong\u003e pair it with \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/camellia-japonica-nuccios-gem-camelia-blanc-dexterieur\"\u003e'Nuccio's Gem' camellia\u003c\/a\u003e — they have the same acidic soil requirements, and its white flowers stand out against the red-edged foliage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a burgundy colour scheme,\u003c\/strong\u003e plant a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/helleborus-orientalis-double-ellen-red-rose-de-careme\"\u003e'Double Ellen Red' hellebore\u003c\/a\u003e at its base — its burgundy-purple flowers from February to April echo the foliage's winter hues.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor contrasting textures,\u003c\/strong\u003e pair it with a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/polystichum-tsussimense-12cm-30cm\"\u003eKorean fern\u003c\/a\u003e — its fine fronds soften the glossy, pointed leaves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTo enhance the pot,\u003c\/strong\u003e choose the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/pot-capi-nature-groove-taupe\"\u003eCapi Nature Groove taupe pot\u003c\/a\u003e — its light colour makes the red and bronze foliage stand out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eIts long arching branches, cut in winter, add volume and bronze tones to a seasonal bouquet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"tips\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eVerdeia tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"verdeia-tips\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRenew it every two or three years:\u003c\/strong\u003e cutting one third of the oldest branches back to the base after flowering encourages new dark red shoots to grow from the base.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDon't worry about the winter bronze colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e this is a normal reaction to the cold, not a disease. Our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/plantes-resistantes-froid-guide\"\u003ecold-hardy plants\u003c\/a\u003e guide helps you create a winter balcony around it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlan ahead for space:\u003c\/strong\u003e delivered at 45 cm, it reaches approximately 1 m within a few years. Repot it gradually into a container at least 40 cm in diameter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"caracteristiques\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tech-details\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eLeucothoe\u003c\/em\u003e Scarletta® 'Zeblid'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Scarlet leucothoe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ericaceae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e horticultural hybrid, a genus native to the woodlands of the southeastern United States\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize on delivery:\u003c\/strong\u003e H45 cm | Pot Ø17 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHabit:\u003c\/strong\u003e bushy, arching branches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight at maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e approximately 1 m tall, wider than it is tall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e small white bells along the stems, in late spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e partial shade to shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e regular, substrate always fresh\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e ericaceous, acidic, humus-rich and well-drained soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e down to -20 °C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e evergreen, dark red then glossy green edged in red, burgundy bronze in winter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e easy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eToxicity:\u003c\/strong\u003e toxic if ingested by animals and children\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecorative style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Graphic \/ Woodland \/ Terrace\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eEach plant is unique: the proportion of red leaves and the intensity of the edging naturally vary depending on the season and the light it receives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n","brand":"Everspring","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57278103519497,"sku":"51651","price":32.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/1006\/5673\/files\/leucothoe-scarletta-zeblid-leucothoe-ecarlate-h45-cm-pot-oe17-cm-verdeia-4593348.jpg?v=1791544648","url":"https:\/\/verdeia.eu\/en\/products\/leucothoe-scarletta-zeblid-leucothoe-scarlet","provider":"Verdeia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}