Purple Diamond® Semi-dwarf Loropetalum
Loropetalum chinense 'Shang-hi' PP18331
Combining colorful flowers and foliage with controlled growth, Purple Diamond® is a gem. Unlike some other loropetalums that can swallow your house, this one grows 4 to 5 feet tall and wide. Showy pink flowers appear in spring and sometimes summer. Deep, rich purple foliage holds its color all season.
Bloom/Feature
Pink ribbons in spring
Plant Type
Shrubs
Evergreen or Deciduous
Evergreen
USDA Zones
7, 8, 9, 10
Zone Detail
0°F
Key Features
Compact Habit, Deer Resistant, Dwarf, Reblooming, Year-Round Interest
Flowering Season
Spring
Use
Accent, Container, Hedge, Mass Planting, Slope
Exposure
Full Sun to Part Shade
Water
Soil Type
Well-drained garden soil with rich organic matter
Fertilizer
Yearly in late spring
Dimensions
4-6' H x 4-5' W
Pruning
Shape in early spring before first flush
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
