Loropetalum Plum Delight

Name: Loropetalum Plum Delight
Brand: The Plant Company
SKU: 18278f
Price: 28.24 NZD
Availability: InStock

Loropetalum Plum Delight, Plum Delight Plant, Fringe Flower Plum Delight, Plum Delight, Loropetalum Plum, Plum Delight Bush, Loropetalum chinense Plum Delight, Plum Delight Fringe Flower

Loropetalum Plum Delight features spectacularly coloured flowers and foliage. It produces mildly fragrant, pink flowers through winter and spring which are unusual yet very aesthetic. The foliage is oval, rich purple, and provides a stunning backdrop to the flowers as it grows to 1 m tall and 1.5 m wide. Loropetalum Plum Delight is commonly included in a mixed planting, planted around outdoor living areas, trimmed into a hedge, or grown for winter colour and fragrance.

Suited to regions:	All regions
Plant type:	Shrubs
Height:	1.00 m
Spread:	1.50 m
Flowering time:	Spring, Winter
Tolerances:	Coastal, Hardy
Garden uses:	Borders, Containers, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Pool areas, Topiary
Garden styles:	Alpine, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Japanese, Mediterranean, Modern
Easy to grow?	Yes
Maintenance requirements	Low
Growth rate	Medium
Also known as	Loropetalum Plum Delight, Plum Delight Plant, Fringe Flower Plum Delight, Plum Delight, Loropetalum Plum, Plum Delight Bush, Loropetalum chinense Plum Delight, Plum Delight Fringe Flower

Plum Delight Plant

The Plum Delight plant is an evergreen shrub grown for its spectacularly coloured flowers and foliage. It produces mildly fragrant, pink flowers through winter and spring which are unusual yet very aesthetic. The foliage is oval, rich purple, and provides a stunning backdrop to the flowers. It grows densely to about 1 m tall and 1.5 m wide, performing best when planted on a well-drained, sheltered site in full sun. It is hardy to moderate frost and will tolerate dry periods and coastal environments. The Plum Delight plant is commonly included in a mixed planting, planted around outdoor living areas, trimmed into a hedge, or grown for winter colour and fragrance.

Loropetalum Plum Delight Growth Rate

The Loropetalum Plum Delight growth rate is influenced by how warm the climate is, how much fertility and care the plant receives, and whether it is grown in a sheltered spot with good soil conditions. Nonetheless, as a general rule the plants will grow 30-40 cm per year. With ideal conditions as highlighted earlier, the growth rate may by 50 cm per year.