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Red foliage and bloom close-up of Loropetalum Red Diamond
Red Diamond Loropetalum 3 gallon in brown plastic Southern Living plant collection pot
Close up of reddish-purple foliage of Red Diamond Loropetalum
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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.

Light Needs

Full Sun to Part Shade

USDA Zones

USDA Zones
7a - 10b

mature dimensions

6′ H x 6′ W
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More About Red Diamond™ Midsize Loropetalum

Bloom/Feature

Deep, vivid red blooms late winter to early spring and sporadically summer and fall

Evergreen or Deciduous?

Evergreen

Plant Hardiness

Hardy to 0°F

Key Features

Compact Habit, Deer Resistant, Reblooming, Year-Round Interest

Flowering Season

Spring to Fall

Uses

Accent, Container, Hedge, Mass Planting

Water Needs

Medium

Fertilize

Yearly in late spring

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

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