Loropetalum Plum Delight
Loropetalum Plum Delight
Common Names:
Plum Delight, Fringe Flower, Chinese Witchhaze
Scientiific Name: Loropetalum chinensis Plum
Growing Zone: 7 – 10
Mature Height: 6 – 8’
Mature Spread: 6 – 8’
Growth Rate: moderate to fast
Growth Habit: upright
Ornamental Characteristics:
Loropetalum Plum maintains its distinctive reddish-purple foliage year around, though it is known to drop some of its leaves in winter. New growth has a bold pink shade, which will deepen to the namesake plum hue as it reaches maturity. Throughout the year, the Loropetalum will produce vibrant pink flowers with long, soft, fringe-like petals.
Environment:
Soil: slightly alkaline; clay; sand; acidic; loam
Salt: low
Exposure: full sun; partial shade