Shrubs
Leucothoe fontanesiana Scarlet (Drooping Leucothoe)
Leucothoe fontanesiana 'Scarletta'
Also known as Scarletta Leucothoe
Available at our Langlois nursery
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About This Plant
Leucothoe fontanesiana Scarlet is valued for its garden character and seasonal interest in PNW landscapes.
Leucothoe (Doghobble) , graceful arching evergreen shrub with cascading branches, glossy leaves that turn bronze-red in fall and winter, and pendulous white spring flower clusters.
Part shade to dappled shade suits this species. Plant in moist, well-drained, acidic soil. Hardy USDA Zone 5 to 8. Plant in acidic, humus-rich soil; mulch to keep roots cool. Watch for leaf spot in humid conditions.
For a Pacific Northwest native shrub of similar character, consider Mahonia aquifolium (Tall Oregon Grape, Oregon state flower), Philadelphus lewisii (Mock Orange), or Holodiscus discolor (Oceanspray) , all support native pollinators and birds.
Plant Details
- Botanical
- Leucothoe fontanesiana 'Scarletta'
- Common name
- Scarletta Leucothoe
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Foliage type
- Evergreen
- Mature size
- 2-5 ft tall × 3-6 ft wide
- Growth rate
- Slow to moderate
- Bloom time
- Spring
- Bloom color
- Red
- Foliage color
- Green
Care Notes
Garden Attributes
- Pacific NW native
- Deer resistant
- Coastal suitable
- Grown organically
- Pollinator value: Bees, Bumblebees
- Wildlife: Pollinator support
- ⚠ Toxic to pets if ingested
- ⚠ Skin irritant: wear gloves when handling
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