Leucothoe keis. 'Royal Ruby' - 2 Ltr pot

Description
The Leucothoe 'Royal Ruby' (Leucothoe keiskei) is a bushy, overhanging, evergreen small shrub with decorative, glossy, lanceolate, dark green leaves. The copper-brown shoots are also an interesting sight. It also bears white, bell-shaped flowers arranged in clusters and panicles from May to June. In a semi-shady to shady location with humus-rich, weakly acidic soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 1 m and grows to a width of approx. 80 cm.

Bulletpoints
* beautiful foliage * copper-brown shoots

leaves
High leaf ornamental value. The evergreen leaves of Leucothoe 'Royal Ruby' are dark green, lanceolate, glossy, with entire margins. Copper-brown shoots. With its red foliage, it sets beautiful accents in winter.

Spread
North America to East Asia.

Frost hardiness
The Leucothoe 'Royal Ruby' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Leucothoe 'Royal Ruby' is a bushy and overhanging small shrub. It usually reaches a height of 0.6 - 1 m and is approx. 60 - 80 cm wide. Slow-growing.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in semi-shady to shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Flower
The white, bell-shaped flowers of Leucothoe 'Royal Ruby' appear in racemes, panicles from May to June.

Use
Solitary, group planting, bog bed, grave

Root
Leucothoe keiskei 'Royal Ruby' is a shallow-rooting plant.