Red Diamond™ Midsize Loropetalum
Loropetalum chinense 'Shang-Red'
This new, compact loropetalum has the reddest blooms of all cultivars. Dark burgundy foliage retains its color throughout the year. Great for specimen planting, mass plantings and borders.
Bloom/Feature
Deep, vivid red blooms late winter to early spring and sporadically summer and fall
Plant Type
New IntroductionsShrubs
Evergreen or Deciduous
Evergreen
USDA Zones
7, 8, 9, 10
Zone Detail
0°F
Key Features
Compact Habit, Deer Resistant, Reblooming, Year-Round Interest
Flowering Season
Spring to Fall
Use
Accent, Container, Hedge, Mass Planting
Exposure
Full Sun to Part Shade
Water
Soil Type
Well-drained garden soil with rich organic matter
Fertilizer
Yearly in late spring
Dimensions
6' H x 6' W
Pruning
After flowering
Planting Instructions
- water before planting
- plant in Full Sun to Part Shade
- dig hole 3X the width of pot,
- backfill and plant 1"-2" above soil level
- water and add more soil if needed
- mulch plants
