Description

Loropetalum

• Daruma
• Compact Ruby

Loropetalum is a unique evergreen that produced red tinted foliage that turns to green as it ages.  Clusters of frilly, pink flowers bloom profusely during winter and spring, and periodically throughout the rest of the year. This compact grower will reach 3-4 feet tall and 3-5 feet wide.  Its distinct coloration makes it ideal as an accent specimen, hedge, and grows well on slopes.

This low-maintenance evergreen needs a regular water schedule to ensure the growth of a mature root system.  After the mature root system is established, watering is needed occasionally, except during a drought, watering is needed regularly.  Pruning old foliage is recommended to maintain a well-groomed appearance.  Mulch to prevent loss of moisture, deter weeds and moderate winter temperatures.

• Evergreen Shrub
• Grows 6-12′ H x 6-10′ W
• Full sun to partial shade
• Water regularly; more frequent watering in extreme heat
•  Prefers rich, well-drained soil
• Rapid Growth Rate
• Cold Hardiness Zone: 7-9

There are various cultivars available.  Here is information on several:

• Loropetalum chinense – this species has white flowers, dense rounded form with 1-2 inch light green leaves. It generally grows 3-5 ft. but older specimens have obtained height to 15 ft.
• Loropetalum Chinense var. rubrum ‘Blush’ – the first red flowering cultivar. Its leaves emerge rose-red then turn a medium green. It grows about 6’ x 4-5’.
• Loropetalum chinense var. rubrum ‘Burgundy’ – new foliage is reddish-purple and matures to purple-green then changes to a brilliant red. It has pink flowers and obtains a height of 6-10 ft. tall and wide.
• Loropetalum chinense var. rubrum ‘Hines Purpleleaf’ – Plum Delight ™ – foliage remains dark year round, emerging rosy red and aging to a dark bronze. The flower is dark rose and a bit smaller than some other varieties. It matures at 6-8 ft tall and wide.
• Loropetalum chinense var. rubrum ‘Raspberry Fringe’ – young foliage is shiny, bronze-red turning to an olive-green. It is compact with a 4-6 height and width. It has pink flowers that peak in April.
• Loropetalum chinense var. rubrum ‘Purple Majesty’ – bright fuchsia flowers with dark foliage that matures to a brilliant purple. Grows 6-8 ft tall. Good hedge or tree form.
• Loropetalum chinense ‘Ruby’ – shiny, ruby red leaves that are more rounded than most with pink flowers. Grows 3-5 ft tall and wide.
• Loropetalum Chinese var. rubrum ‘Fire Dance’ – upright arching habit, ruby-red foliage changing to reddish-purple and maturing to green with a hint of red. Fast grower 3-6 ft tall with dark
  pink flowers. Good container plant.
• Loropetalum chinense var. rubrum ‘Zhuzhou Fuchsia’ – blackish maroon leaves with deep pink flowers. An upright growth habit to 10ft tall. Good for espalier or tree form.
• Loropetalum chinense var. rubrum ‘Razzleberry’ – sizzling pink flowers from late spring to fall with green foliage with bronze hues that intensify in autumn. Good for espalier and container as well as specimen.
• Loropetalum chinense ‘Snow Dance’- compact, shrubby habit, with smaller, rounder green leaves and white flowers. Slow growing ground cover.
• Loropetalum chinense ‘Snow Muffin’ – Ground cover 2’ tall with small, leathery dark green leaves and white flowers.

 

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