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    LEUCOTHOE fontanesiana 'Scarletta'
    © Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only.
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© Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only. LEUCOTHOE fontanesiana 'Scarletta' and HYDRANGEA macrophylla 'White Ball'
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    LEUCOTHOE fontanesiana 'Scarletta'

    Commonly known as Highland doghobble

     AWARD
    More dwarf growing than 'Rainbow' with smaller green leaves which are brilliant red when immature
     
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    • Pests & Diseases
      None
    • Place of origin
      Garden origin.
    • Resistant to honey fungus
      These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
    • Evergreen
      Leathery leaves 6-16cm (2½-6in) long, turning coppery in winter.
    • White
    • Patio / pot plants
    • Suitable for small gardens
    • Fully hardy
    • Red
    • Serrate
    • Lanceolate
    • Oblong
    • Height
      1m (39in)
    • Spread
      2m (6½ft)
    • Medium shrub
      Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height
    • Pruning group 1
      Suitable for: Deciduous and evergreen trees, and some deciduous shrubs.
      Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Prune wayward or crossing branches to maintain a healthy framework.
      When: When dormant in the late winter/early spring. Some in the summer/autumn to prevent bleeding of sap.

    • Hardy - very cold winter
      Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F)
    • Winter Seasonal Interest
    • Acid / ericaceous loving
    • Fertile moist well-drained soil
      humus-rich.
    • Full shade
    • Partial shade
    • Mature Size
      1m (39in)
      Medium Shrub - guide for size not form Watering Can
        2m (6½ft)
       
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    Useful extras...

    Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
    A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
    0.9 kg
    £6.00
    Unavailable
    2.5 kg
    £13.00
    Unavailable
    4.5 kg
    £25.00
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    This specially adapted Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi will boost the growth of acid-loving plants like rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers and blueberries. It contains ericoid and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi, which are found in poor acidic soils where ericaceous plants naturally grow.
    200g sachet
    £8.50
    Vermin & Pest Control
    This is a non-biological non-chemical plant insecticide and mildewcide. Works against the physical motion of the insect. Perfect for all plants and edible crops.
    500 ml
    £8.00
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