#1 Leucothoe Fontanesiana Scarletta/ Drooping Native (TN)

SCIENTIFIC NAME: Leucothoe fontanesiana 'Zeblid'

COMMON NAME: Scarletta Coastal Leucothoe

GARDEN SIZE: 2-3 ft. x 2-3 ft.

USDA ZONE: 5 to 8

EXPOSURE: Full Shade to Part Shade; Protect from harsh winter winds

HABIT (FORM): Low-growing, spreading shrub

FOLIAGE: Evergreen; Glossy, bright scarlet new growth that matures to deep green; turns burgundy in the winter months

BLOOM TIME: May

BLOOM COLOR: White, heather-like clusters

WATER & SOIL: Average to moist, well-drained and acidic, organically rich soil; will need additional water in times of drought

CARE: Pruning is rarely needed but if desired it can be accomplished after blooming