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Common Name: |
Loropetalum
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| Scientific Name: |
Loropetalum chinense rubrum Plum Delight
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| Type of Plant: |
Shrub
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| Description: |
Dark purple/red-leaved shrub with bright pink blooms.
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| Blooming: |
Bright pink flowers in fall.
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Fruit:
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No
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| Climate Requirements: |
Heat tolerant, cold tolerant and drought tolerant. Prefers sun or partial shade.
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| Care Requirements: |
Can be pruned to maintain compact shape, standard form, topiary design or left alone for a more natural cascading effect. Fertilize 2 x a year.
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| Special Needs: |
Does not like reclaimed water! |
| Special Uses/Attributes: |
Incredibly beautiful enhancement to any landscape project as its “punch” of purple color sets it apart from many other shrubs.
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| Florida Native: |
No |
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