Ruby Loropetalum

The Ruby Loropetalum is an evergreen, rounded bush that is 3 to 5 feet tall and wide. It puts on a brilliant spring display of bright pink flowers set against rich red leaves. The small rounded leaves turn dark hunter green in summer, and then back to bright red for fall and winter – changing tones that bring the garden to life as the seasons change. This is an excellent shrub for beds, woodland areas, or for foundation planting, and ideal for tubs and planter boxes. It looks great as a low screen or hedge.

• Compact shrub 3 to 5 feet tall and wide
• Unique spring flowers in vibrant, glowing pink
• Leaves are rich red in spring and early summer
• Change from summer dark green to fall and winter red
• Vigorous and easy to grow

The Ruby Loropetalum grows well in all the warmest zones, from zone 7 to 10. It thrives in sun or partial shade and tolerates light full-shade too. A rich, moist, well-drained soil is ideal, but this easy shrub grows well in all ordinary garden soils. Avoid wet ground and strongly alkaline soils. Established plants have good drought tolerance. Usually free of pests or diseases, it normally isn’t bothered by deer. You can trim after flowering if you wish, but its compact, bushy form makes this non-essential.