Shrub

Leucothoe keiskei ‘Royal Ruby’

Low Maintenance Hardiness H5

Glossy leaves turn rich ruby-red, burgundy and purple through autumn and winter on Leucothoe keiskei ‘Royal Ruby’. This low evergreen shrub makes excellent ground cover in acidic woodland borders and containers, needing partial shade and consistently moist, humus-rich soil.

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Flowering Months
Jan J
Feb F
Mar M
Apr A
May M
Jun J
Jul J
Aug A
Sep S
Oct O
Nov N
Dec D
Size
Max Height
0.5 m — 1.0 m
Max Spread
1.0 m — 1.5 m
Growth Habit
Grows in tight bunches from base, forming rounded groups.
Planting Position
Sunlight Indicates how much direct sunlight the plant needs each day. Full sun means 6+ hours, part shade is filtered or morning sun, and full shade is little to no direct sun.
Full Shade Part Shade
Aspect Aspect refers to the direction the planting spot faces (north, south, east or west). It affects light levels, warmth and exposure.
North East
Exposure Exposure describes how sheltered or exposed a plant’s position is, particularly to wind and weather.
Sheltered
Hardiness Hardiness indicates how well a plant tolerates cold conditions outdoors. Higher ratings generally mean greater frost tolerance.
(−15 to −10 °C) Cold-hardy
Ideal Soil Conditions
Soil Type Soil type describes the texture of the soil (clay, sand, loam, chalk). This affects drainage, nutrients and how roots grow.
Clay Loam
Soil Moisture Soil moisture tells you how wet or dry the soil should be for best growth. Match this to your garden conditions for healthier plants.
Moist but permeable / Free draining
Soil pH Soil pH measures how acidic or alkaline the soil is. It affects nutrient availability and can impact plant growth.
Acid
Plant Uses & Merits
Uses
  • Flower Borders
Merits
  • Generally pest-free
  • Low Maintenance

Leucothoe keiskei ‘Royal Ruby’ Description

Leucothoe keiskei ‘Royal Ruby’ is a low, spreading evergreen shrub prized for its intense seasonal foliage colour. Narrow glossy leaves emerge with bronze-red tones, mature to green and then deepen to ruby, burgundy and purple during colder weather. Small white bell-shaped flowers may be produced in spring. Plants generally remain below 60cm high while spreading gradually to form dense ground cover. Grow in partial shade in acidic, humus-rich soil that remains consistently moist but drains freely. It combines well with rhododendrons, pieris, ferns and other woodland plants and is also useful in ericaceous containers. It is hardy and well suited to Irish conditions. Avoid lime-rich soil and drought. Pruning is rarely needed apart from removing damaged growth.

Planting Guide for Leucothoe keiskei ‘Royal Ruby’

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Care guide for Leucothoe keiskei ‘Royal Ruby’

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Uses for Leucothoe keiskei ‘Royal Ruby’ & Garden Styles it suits

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