What does loropetalum look like?

What does loropetalum look like?

Loropetalum gets its name from from the Greek words for strap and petal, referring to the long, thin petals of its fringe-like blooms. The leaves are small and oval. While some loropetalum plants do have green foliage, it is most commonly found with lovely burgundy foliage that contrasts nicely with other plants.

What is Laura pendulum?

Loropetalum (Loropetalum chinense) is a versatile and attractive evergreen shrub. It grows fast and can be used in many different ways in the landscape. The species plant offers deep green leaves and a mass of white flowers, but cultivars vastly expand the color choices.

How big does a loropetalum Bush get?

Loropetalum plants are native to Japan, China, and the Himalayas. The plants may be as tall as 10 feet (3 m.) but are usually small trees of 5 feet (1.5 m.). The leaves are oval and glossy green, set on stems with crinkly brown bark.

Does loropetalum need sun or shade?

While Loropetalums are amenable to partial shade, the deep shade directly under a tree or on the north side of your home can be a little too dark for the plant to look its best. The purple foliage color is caused by anthocyanin, a pigment that is produced when the plant is in the sun.

What is the prettiest Loropetalum?

Popular Types of Colorful Loropetalum

• chinense var. rubrum (Burgundy): The Burgundy cultivar may be the best pick for foliage fanatics.
• chinense var. rubrum (Ruby): Being a true dwarf, Ruby makes for a nicely compact, rounded shrub, averaging 4 feet by 4 feet.
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What are the varieties of Loropetalum?

• Loropetalum chinense Loropetalum ‘Cerise Charm’ 3′-4′.
• Loropetalum chinense Loropetalum ‘Crimson Fire’ 2-3′.
• Loropetalum chinense Loropetalum ‘Ever Red’ 6′ from the Gardeners Confidence collection.
• Jazz Hands Bold Loropetalum 6-8′.
• Jazz Hands Dwarf Pink Loropetalum 3-4′.
• Jazz Hands Mini Loropetalum 10-12″.

How do you trim a Laura pendulum?

Overgrown loropetalums may be cut back after blooming to reduce size. While plants tolerate heavy pruning, it is best to remove only one-quarter to one-third of the plant at a time. Use thinning cuts to maintain a strong form. Loropetalums regrow quickly.

How big does a dwarf loropetalum get?

They tend to grow to a height of one to two feet and can spread on the ground about four to five feet.

What is the prettiest loropetalum?

What’s the smallest loropetalum?

Among the many dwarf fringe flower cultivars, the shortest include “Snow Muffin” (Loropetalum chinense “Snow Muffin”), which grows as a spreading ground cover about 2 feet tall and has abundant white flowers, and “Snow Dance” (Loropetalum chinense “Snow Dance”), which is more slow-growing but also 2 feet tall.

What is the smallest loropetalum?

Does loropetalum grow fast?

One thing people don’t realize when they buy a loropetalum in a one-gallon pot is that it grows fast and it grows big. The regular form can easily grow 12 feet tall and wide in just a few years.

What does a Loropetalum plant look like?

Loropetalum gets its name from from the Greek words for strap and petal, referring to the long, thin petals of its fringe-like blooms. The leaves are small and oval. While some loropetalum plants do have green foliage, it is most commonly found with lovely burgundy foliage that contrasts nicely with other plants.

What does the leaf look like on a hydrangea?

The leaves are oval and glossy green, set on stems with crinkly brown bark. Blooms appear in March to April and last for up to two weeks on the stems. These flowers are 1 to 1 ½ inch long and made up of slender long strappy petals.

How big do pizzazz plum shrubs get?

‘Pizzazz™’ offering something a little different with plum-colored flowers, this shrub will grow to 6 to 8 feet. The reddish purple leaves on this plant turn dark purple once they reach maturity. ‘Sizzlin’ Pink’ has deep burgundy new growth that matures to lovely purple foliage.