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  • LEUCOTHOE fontanesiana 'Scarletta'
    LEUCOTHOE fontanesiana 'Scarletta'
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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...

    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
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
    Improves vegetable, fruit and flower quality. Blood, Fish and Bone contains three major nutrients essential for strong and healthy growth.
    1.5 kg
    £6.50
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Creates a mini-meadow for attracting bees, butterflies and bugs to your garden. 200g sachet which will cover 3 square metres. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi.
    3m²
    £7.00
    10m²
    £15.50
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