Loropetalum Crimson Fire

Loropetalum Crimson Fire offers deep burgundy foliage and vivid pink flowers on a well-behaved compact shrub. Its compact, mounded habit makes it a useful choice for foundation, border, low hedge, mass planting, container. Plant it in full sun to part shade. Water needs: Average; well-drained acidic soil. It typically reaches 3–4 ft in height and 4–5 ft in width, although growth varies with climate, soil, pruning and care.

Plant details

• Botanical name: Loropetalum chinense var. rubrum 'PIILC-I'
• Light: Full sun to part shade
• USDA zones: 7–9
• Mature height: 3–4 ft
• Mature width: 4–5 ft
• Foliage: Evergreen
• Water: Average; well-drained acidic soil
• Landscape uses: Foundation, border, low hedge, mass planting, container

Plant size and performance vary with climate, soil, pruning and care.