Its subtle yet sophisticated colouration ensures it complements a wide range of other plants
The flowers can range in colour from soft lilac to deep violet
and is best grown in fertile
but it benefits from protection against extreme cold and wind
Leucothoe Scarletta 'Zeblid' | Dog Hobble - 20-40cm - 2lt Winter Flowering Its subtle yet sophisticated colourationLeucothoe Scarletta ('Zeblid') is a dense, compact, symmetrical, evergreen shrub with slightly arching branches, and very attractive, slender, ovate, pointed, glossy, leathery leaves, colourful all year round bright scarlet in spring, deep green in summer, burgundy red in autumn, and bronze to purple in winter. Small, urn shaped, creamy white flowers bloom in spring. Leucothoe Scarletta ('Zeblid') grows best in humus rich, acidic, sandy to clay,