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Loropetalum 'Plum Gorgeous'

Loropetalum 'Plum Gorgeous'

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Description

Botanical name – Loropetalum chinense var. rubrum 'Plum Gorgeous'

Common name – Plum Gorgeous, Chinese fringe flower

Description – A compact evergreen shrub with a bushy habit and deep purple foliage that matures to a dark, almost black colour. In spring, small, bright pink, fringe-like flowers appear in clusters on the tips of the branches. A great plant for adding colour and contrast to the garden or as a low hedge.

Flower Colour – Bright pink

Flower Period – Spring

Fruiting – Produces small, inconspicuous fruit after flowering.

Location – Prefers a well-drained soil in full sun to part shade. Thrives in slightly acidic soil and is tolerant of drought and heat once established.

Care – Prune after flowering to maintain a compact shape and promote new growth. Fertilise in spring with a slow-release fertiliser formulated for acid-loving plants. Water regularly during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system.

Mature height – 1.5m H x 2m W

Sizes/Plant height approximate (above pot);
175mm – 15cm
200mm – 20cm

**All plant stock and sizes are approximates and subject to grower availability as per the time of year**

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Some quick facts about this plant:

Position Full Sun Full Sun
Position Part Shade Part Shade
Watering Low

Low Watering
Watering Moderate Moderate Watering
Pot Plant Ideal for Pots 
Flowering Flowering
Frost Tolerant Frost Tolerant 
Width 2m Wide
Height 1.5m High