Overview
Loropetalum chinense 'Pizazz' is a bushy, spreading branched shrubs in the genus Loropetalum, part of the Hamamelidaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Loropetalum chinense 'Pizazz' grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and acid and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H4. Suggested uses include city and courtyard gardens, cottage and informal garden, patio and container plants, flower borders and beds and wall side borders.
About
Loropetalum chinense 'Pizazz' is a cultivar of Loropetalum, an evergreen shrub known for its abundant flowers with slender, strap-like petals similar to witch hazel. This bushy, spreading-branched shrub thrives in full sun or partial shade and prefers sheltered positions with fertile, well-drained soil that can be clay, loam, or sand. Hardy to UK zone H4, it is suitable for a variety of garden settings including city gardens, patios, and flower borders. 'Pizazz' offers seasonal interest in spring and summer, maintaining evergreen foliage throughout the year.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Loropetalum
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- East-facing, South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H4
Plant details
Loropetalum chinense 'Pizazz' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Shrubs
- Habit
- Bushy, Spreading branched
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Suggested uses
- City and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Patio and container plants, Flower borders and beds, Wall side borders
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Loropetalum chinense 'Pizazz'
- Propagation
- Rooting semi-ripe cuttings with bottom heat in summer
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Loropetalum chinense 'Pizazz'?
Loropetalum chinense 'Pizazz' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Loropetalum chinense 'Pizazz' need?
Loropetalum chinense 'Pizazz' is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including clay, loam and sand. It prefers acid and neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Loropetalum chinense 'Pizazz' hardy in the UK?
Loropetalum chinense 'Pizazz' has an RHS hardiness rating of H4, meaning it is hardy through an average UK winter, tolerating -10 to -5°C.
How do I propagate Loropetalum chinense 'Pizazz'?
Rooting semi-ripe cuttings with bottom heat in summer.
