Loropetalum Ruby

Loropetalum Ruby offers burgundy evergreen foliage and bright ruby-pink fringe flowers. Its rounded, dense, arching habit makes it a useful choice for foundation, hedge, specimen, mass planting. Plant it in full sun to part shade. Water needs: Average; well-drained acidic soil. It typically reaches 4–6 ft in height and 4–6 ft in width, although growth varies with climate, soil, pruning and care.

Plant details

• Botanical name: Loropetalum chinense var. rubrum 'Ruby'
• Light: Full sun to part shade
• USDA zones: 7–10
• Mature height: 4–6 ft
• Mature width: 4–6 ft
• Foliage: Evergreen
• Water: Average; well-drained acidic soil
• Landscape uses: Foundation, hedge, specimen, mass planting

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