Plant of the Week - Show 4

Common Name: 
Loropetalum

Scientific Name:
Loropetalum chinense ‘Ruby’

Plant Description:

This fringe flower is bushy, upright evergreen shrub noted for its graceful, arching stems of reddish-purple foliage and spidery, fuchsia-pink flowers that appear in early spring. An elegant addition to a mixed shrub border, fringe flower’s dense growth also makes it useful for screening.

Plant Profile & Needs:

Light:Performs well in full or partial sun.
Hardiness: Zones 8-9
Plant Use: Shrub: Excellent for borders, screens and foundations.
Exposure: Full Sun to Part Sun
Water Requirements: Medium

Planting Notes:

Prefers acidic, moist, well-drained soil. Blush, Burgundy, and Plum Delight™ are newer varieties with outstanding foliage.

Care:

No special watering attention is needed. The plants watering needs are similar to most other broadleaf evergreen shrubs. A light mulch of bark or peat moss will help retain moisture and keep the roots cool during the summer.

Loropetalum is an attractive evergreen to add some bright foliage color, interesting texture and showy flowers to the landscape.