About
Bright pink, scented, tassel-like flowers are produced in late winter and early spring. An evergreen shrub with spreading or arching branches up to 2m. Young foliage is a rich red-purple, aging to dark olive green.
About the genus
Loropetalum are evergreen, free-flowering, shrubs with star-shaped hairs. Flowers are in clusters at the end of short branches, with thin, strap-like petals similar to those of their witch hazel relatives, and also produced in late winter and early spring
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun, Partial shade
Soil typeChalk, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained, Well-drained
AspectWest-facing, South-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH4
Plant details
Plant typeShrubs
HabitBushy
FoliageEvergreen
Height1.5-2.5 metres
Spread1.5-2.5 metres
Time to full height5-10 years
Suggested usesCity and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Coastal, Patio and container plants
FragranceFlower
Care notes
CultivationGrow in fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil in sun or part shade with shelter from cold winds; best with winter protection or overwintered in a cold greenhouse
PruningPruning group 8
PropagationPropagate by semi-ripe cuttings in summer with bottom heat
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free