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Leucothoe ‘Dark Diamond’
Leucothoe ‘Dark Diamond’ is a striking evergreen shrub prized for its bold foliage. The leaves emerge in shades of fiery red and purple, maturing to deep glossy green, before transforming into dramatic dark burgundy tones in autumn and winter. In spring, clusters of small, white, urn-shaped flowers appear, contrasting beautifully with the foliage. Its compact, bushy growth habit makes it an excellent choice for borders, shaded gardens, or container planting.
Care Tips: Prefers acidic, moist, humus-rich, well-drained soil and thrives in partial shade. Keep the soil evenly moist, especially during dry periods. Apply an annual mulch to retain soil moisture and enrich the soil. Pruning is generally not required, though you can remove old or damaged shoots after flowering to maintain shape.
Best Location: Perfect for shaded borders, woodland gardens, or patio containers where its seasonal colour changes and elegant flowers can be appreciated up close.
Plant Details
| Mature Height | 0.3–0.6 m |
|---|---|
| Mature Spread | 0.4–0.6 m |
| Hardiness | RHS H6 (−20°C to −15°C). |
Growing & care
- Plant type
- shrub
- Position & light
- Partial shade
- Watering
- moderate
- Soil & drainage
- Acidic· Well drained· Moist
- Mature size
- 60cm high· 60cm wide
- Flowering
- White
- Foliage
- evergreen
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