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Quick Guide
- Dark red spring growth, burgundy in winter
- Glossy dark green summer foliage with red edges
- RHS Award of Garden Merit
- Elegant evergreen for shade
- Toxic — supervise around pets and children
Leucothoe 'Scarletta' is a distinguished evergreen shrub prized for its striking seasonal foliage display. Young leaves emerge in vibrant dark red, maturing to glossy dark green with bright red margins. As winter approaches, the foliage transforms to rich bronze and burgundy-red, providing months of ornamental colour.
Delicate white pitcher-shaped flowers line the stems in late spring, adding subtle charm. This is a low-maintenance shrub once established, thriving in partial or full shade with moist, acidic soil. It's an excellent choice for woodland gardens, borders and shaded terraces.
Important: This plant is highly toxic if ingested and poses a serious risk to children and pets. All parts contain grayanotoxins that can cause significant harm. Position safely away from small hands and animal access.
Plant Guide
Plant in partial to full shade in moist, well-drained soil enriched with organic matter. Soil must be acidic (pH below 7). Water regularly during establishment and in dry spells. Mulch around the base to retain moisture and create cool woodland conditions. Minimal pruning needed; trim lightly in late winter to maintain shape if desired. Reaches 1–1.5m tall and spreads to 2.5m over several years. Hardy throughout the UK.
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EAN code010629
- Ultimate Height1-1.5m (3-5ft)
- Ultimate Spread1.5-2.5m
- Flower ColourWhite
- Foliage ColourNew Growth Red Turning to Green, Dark Green with Bright Red Edges in Winter
- SunlightPartial Shade, Full Shade
- UK Hardiness ZoneH6
- Care GuideLow maintenance
- Season of InterestYear-round
- Growth RateModerate
- Award of Garden MeritYes
- Pet FriendlyToxic if ingested
- Child FriendlyNo
- Foliage TypeEvergreen
- Soil TypeClay, Loam, Humus Rich
- Soil PHAcid
- Pot Size Litre5
Delivery Areas
We deliver within the M25 area of London. For deliveries of Pots & Planters outside this zone, we may be able to help on a case-by-case basis — please contact our sales team at [email protected]. You are also welcome to visit our garden centre in Kentish Town, where our team will be happy to help in person.
Delivery Access
We offer kerbside delivery only and cannot deliver to upper floors. Please contact us if you have any special requirements.
Delivery Costs & Delivery Day
Delivery charges are based on postcode zone within the M25. Enter your postcode at the top of this page to see your zone and cost, or check at checkout. You can also select your preferred delivery day at checkout.
Delivery Timeframes
We aim to deliver orders within 2–4 working days. During peak seasons, such as Christmas, delivery times may vary slightly due to increased demand. We will keep you informed at every stage.
Third-Party Couriers
For London postcodes outside a 5-mile radius of our Kentish Town garden centre, we may occasionally use a third-party courier for delivery. In these cases, we try our best to still deliver the items in the requested delivery time slot but please be aware that occasionally this may not always be possible and is out of our control.
Delivery Discrepancies
Please check your order as soon as it arrives. If there is any discrepancy — such as a missing, incorrect, or damaged item — please contact us within 48 hours of delivery so we can put things right. After this time, we will assume the order was received complete and in good condition. We are unable to take responsibility for damage that has occurred after this period.
Click & Collect
We encourage you to collect from our garden centre in Kentish Town — it saves on delivery costs and gives you the chance to see our full range of plants and products in person.
All Click & Collect orders must be collected within 7 days of being ready, unless a later date has been arranged with us in advance. If an order is not collected within this time, it will be cancelled and a refund issued.
Returns Policy
If you need to return an item, please contact us within 14 days of receipt to arrange a return or exchange. Products must be in their original condition and packaging. Plants may be non-refundable unless they arrive damaged or defective.
Items bought in-store or collected can be returned directly at the garden centre. If you would like us to collect a return and it is in good condition (e.g. you have changed your mind), it must be in its original condition, and the same delivery cost will apply for the return.
Plants marked as reduced for end-of-season clearance are non-refundable, as they are sold specifically to clear stock. This does not apply to special offers or multibuy promotions, which are eligible for returns as per our standard terms.
Questions about delivery or returns? Email [email protected] or call +44 (0) 20 7284 4999.
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Creating an urban paradise
Our dream is to transform urban living into a plant lovers' paradise. Making our neighbourhoods a wonderful place is good for our wellbeing and more friendly to the environment. A shared vision that gets us out of bed in the morning.
We've curated a botanical sanctuary
Our team of horticulturists planned our garden centre to show plants in their natural habitat, with inspirational displays. Looking for plants is like taking a walk in a botanical sanctuary.
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It so happens we stock some fabulous plants
Our garden centre specialises in rare specimen plants beyond the common garden varieties. We also stock everything you need to cultivate your dream garden, home and office, with the largest range of plants, pots and containers in North London. Apparently, visitors consider us The gardener's garden centre.
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