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Loropetalum chinense var. rubrum | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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Loropetalum chinense var. rubrum

Loropetalum chinense var. rubrum

Fragrant

Genus: Loropetalum
Family: Hamamelidaceae

About this plant

An evergreen shrub, 2-3m high, with a spreading habit and rough, oval-shaped dark green leaves strongly flushed with reddish-purple, especially when young. Scented, tassel-like flowers with long, narrow bright reddish pink petals are produced in late winter and early spring

Growing Information

Height

2.5-4 Metres

Spread

2.5-4 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ChalkLoamSandy

AcidNeutral

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

South FacingWest FacingEast Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil, in sun or part shade with shelter from cold winds. May need watering in dry spells in summer. Not suitable for waterlogged or shallow chalk soils

Pruning

Minimal pruning required, see pruning group 8

Propagation

Propagate by rooting semi-ripe cuttings with bottom heat in summer

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalGround CoverPatio Container

Planting Places

OutdoorConservatoryWall Trained

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

2.5-4 Metres

Spread

2.5-4 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Ten To Twenty Years