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Loropetalum chinense var. rubrum Plum Delight®
Scientific Name: Loropetalum chinense var. rubrum 'Hines Purple Leaf'
Also Known As
- Loropetalum chinense 'Plum Delight'
- Plum Delight Loropetalum
Plant type
shrub
size
- H: 9'
- W: 9'
planting zones
- 7a-9b
Loropetalum chinense var. rubrum Plum Delight® plant details
Loropetalum chinense var. rubrum Plum Delight® is a broadleaf semi-evergreen shrub with burgundy foliage. In spring and summer pink flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Loropetalum chinense var. rubrum Plum Delight®
- Plant type: shrub
- Plant family: hamamelidaceae
- Foliage: semi-evergreen burgundy
- Mature size: 9 FT wide, 9 FT tall
- Flowers: pink blooms in spring and summer
- Uses: border plant, showy, year round interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Loropetalum chinense var. rubrum Plum Delight®
- USDA Zones: 7a - 9b
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
- Watering frequency: regular
- Resistant to: deer
- Soil needs: average and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Forestfarm
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Gardening facts about Loropetalum chinense var. rubrum Plum Delight® plant
How to Grow Loropetalum chinense var. rubrum Plum Delight®
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- regular
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
Features
Foliage Color
- burgundy
Flower Color
- pink
Wildlife
- bees
- deer resistant
Flower Season
- spring
- summer
Foliage Season
- semi-evergreen
Landscape groups by tags
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aka Loropetalum chinense 'Sizzling Pink', Chinese Fringe Flower, Chinese Witch Hazel
Plant Type
Shrub
Zones
7a-9b
Size
Height: 4'-10'
Width: 4'-5'
- sun - mostly sun
- regular
aka Snow Dance Chinese Fringe Flower
Plant Type
Tree, Shrub, Groundcover
Zones
7a-9b
Size
Height: 6'-8'
Width: 6'-8'
- sun - mostly sun
- regular
aka Loropetalum chinense 'Zhuzhou Pink', Loropetalum chinense var. rubrum 'Zhuzhou', Zhuzhou Fringe Flower, Zhuzhou Pink Chinese Fringe Flower
Plant Type
Tree, Shrub
Zones
7b-9b
Size
Height: 6'-12'
Width: 8'
- sun - mostly shade
- even moisture - regular
aka Loropetalum 'Firedance', Loropetalum chinensis 'Fire Dance', Fire Dance Fringe Flower
Plant Type
Shrub
Zones
8a-11
Size
Height: 3'-5'
Width: 3'-5'
- sun - dappled shade
- even moisture - regular
aka Loropetalum chinense 'Rubra', Loropetalum chinense f. rubrum 'Ruby', Fringe Flower
Plant Type
Shrub
Zones
8a-11
Size
Height: 4'-6'
Width: 6'
- sun - mostly sun
- even moisture - regular
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