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Under the Oak Canopy - Plant Care for Your New Landscape
Plant Name: Loropetalum,
Loropetalum Chinense var.
rubrum
Showy burgundy foliage matures to a lovely
bronze-green, maintaining a purple tinge as it
ages, creating a colorful year round accent to
the landscape. One of the most reliable
shrubs, bringing four seasons of color to the
garden.
Plant Size: Grows 5-6’ tall and 3-5’ wide. Can
be pruned as a shrub or hedge or just left to
grow naturally.
Evergreen/Deciduous: Evergreen
Light Needs: Partial to full sun
Watering: Water regularly during the first growing season to establish an
extensive root system. On irrigation system, water one inch a week.
Blooms: Pink flowers bloom heaviest in the spring, repeating thru fall.
Key feature: Dramatic foliage color, easy care, beautiful fringe flowers.
