When
in bloom the pink to dark
pink fringe flowers almost
completely cover the foliage.
These plants will often bloom
in both spring and fall and
sprodically during the summer
and winter seasons! When not
in bloom, the evergreen deep
purple to burgundy foliages
provide exiciting contrast
and texture in the landscape.
Also
known as the Chinese Fringe-flower,
these flowering shrubs belong
to the witch hazel family.
Most are rounded evergreen
shrubs that can reach 4 to
15' in height depending on
the variety. Loropetalums
are excellent selections for
mass planting on borders in
beds or islands, as screens,
in foundation plantings, and
the taller varieties such
as Zhu Zhou make great tree
form specimens.
Other
Specifications:
Hardiness:
In U.S.D.A. Zones 7-9 plants
will usually remain evergreen.
In colder zones that experience
temperatures below 10 degrees
F cold injury may occur.
Development:
The
first of these burgundy leaved
plants were developed in Japan
and since the 1980's over
15 varieties of these pink
flowered forms have been developed
in the United States.
Significance:
The
striking color of the flowers
and the colorful, evergreen
foliage of these fine shrubs
continues to draw attention.
Culture:
Plants
grow best in full sun to light
shade and tolerate a wide
range of soils. Once established
they are very drought tolerant.
Landscape
Use: Mass
planting in open areas in
islands, or limbed up and
used as a small tree form
specimen. Also makes a great
hedge or screen. Locate to
accentuate floral display.
The foliage contrasts nicely
with just about any other
plants nearby so long as they
do not have the same color
foliage.
Pruning:
Usually
does not require pruning except
for a stray branch or two,
however shears well for a
hedge. Taller growing varieties
can be limbed up to form outstanding
tree-form specimens useful
as focal points in the landscape.
Pruning is best performed
after a bloom phase.
Varieties
we stock at the nursery:
|
|
'Ruby
or Chang's Ruby' |
4-5'
H x 4-5' W |
'Plum
Delight' |
5-6'
H x 5-6' W |
'Burgundy'
(Tree Form / multi-stem) |
10-12'
H x 5-6' W |
'Zhu
Zhou' (Shrub or Tree Form) |
15'
H x 6-7' W |
'Purple
Diamond' - NEW
INTRODUCTION
|
5-6'
H x 5-6' W |
'Pizazz'
|
6-8'
H x 6-7' W |
'Purple
Pixie' - NEW INTRODUCTION |
12-18"
H x 24-36" W |
NOTE:
Not all varieties are always
available at the nursery. |