Common Name |
Loropetalum Burgundy 2-Ball |
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Botanical Name |
Loropetalum chinense var. rubrum 'Burgundy' |
Spacing |
6-8' |
Size |
8-10' X 6-8' Wide when not topiary form |
Exposure |
Full sun best, to part shade |
Growth |
Very fast |
Hardiness |
Zones 7-9 |
Water Use |
Moderate. High drought tolerance once established |
Flower |
Shocking pink strap-like petals |
Form |
Upright,vase-shaped to rounded when not sheared |
Seasonal |
May produce orange-red fall color in cooler climates |
Usage |
Specimen,containers,patios and decks |
Fruit Info |
Woody capsules sparsely produced |
Leaf Descr |
New red-purple,older reddish-purple to dark olivegreen |
Attraction |
Withstands pruning and shearing well,may revert to white |
Blooms In |
Spring |
Plant In |
Moist, well drained acidic soil |