Loropetalum Plum Gorgeous

Name: Loropetalum Plum Gorgeous
Brand: The Plant Company
SKU: 14855f
Price: 28.24 NZD
Availability: InStock

Loropetalum Plum Gorgeous, Plum Gorgeous Loropetalum, Plum Gorgeous Plant, Loropetalum chinense Plum Gorgeous, Plum Gorgeous Hedge, Loropetalum Plum Gorgeous Hedge, Chinese Fringe Bush Loropetalum Plum Gorgeous, Loropetalum Gorgeous, Plant Plum Gorgeous

Loropetalum Plum Gorgeous is a variety of Loropetalum grown for its interesting flowers. It produces fragrant, spider-like, dark pink flowers during spring and autumn, which are both unusual and appealing. The foliage on this bushy, evergreen shrub is purple with dark green undertones, and provides a lovely backdrop for the flowers as it grows to 1.5 m tall and the same wide. Loropetalum Plum Gorgeous is commonly included in a mixed planting, added to a cottage garden, planted around outdoor living areas, trimmed into a hedge, or grown for winter colour and fragrance.

Suited to regions:	Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type:	Shrubs
Height:	1.50 m
Spread:	1.50 m
Flowering time:	Spring, Autumn
Tolerances:	Hardy
Garden uses:	Containers, Hedging, Living areas, Pool areas
Garden styles:	Backyard, City & Courtyard, Cottage, Formal, Frontyard, Japanese, Mediterranean, Modern
Easy to grow?	Yes
Maintenance requirements	Low
Growth rate	Medium
Also known as	Loropetalum Plum Gorgeous, Plum Gorgeous Loropetalum, Plum Gorgeous Plant, Loropetalum chinense Plum Gorgeous, Plum Gorgeous Hedge, Loropetalum Plum Gorgeous Hedge, Chinese Fringe Bush Loropetalum Plum Gorgeous, Loropetalum Gorgeous, Plant Plum Gorgeous

Plum Gorgeous Loropetalum

The Plum Gorgeous Loropetalum is grown for its interesting flowers. Through spring and autumn, it produces fragrant, spider-like, dark pink flowers, which are both unusual and appealing. The foliage on this bushy, evergreen shrub is purple with dark green undertones, and provides a lovely backdrop for the flowers. It grows densely to about 1.5 m tall and the same 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 Gorgeous Loropetalum is commonly included in a mixed planting, added to a cottage garden, planted around outdoor living areas, trimmed into a hedge, or grown for winter colour and fragrance.

Loropetalum Plum Gorgeous Hedge

A Loropetalum Plum Gorgeous hedge is achieved by spacing the plants 40-50 cm apart. They can be staked for additional support which will help the hedge grow quicker. To achieve the best Loropetalum Plum Gorgeous hedge, lightly trim the plants in spring and again in autumn. The hedge is typically kept at 1-1.3 m tall.