Plum Delight Loropetalum is a stunning shrub with pink flowers that grows up to 6 feet tall. It thrives in zones 7-10 and is grown naturally.
Plum Delight' Loropetalum
Loropetalum chinense 'Plum Delight', also known as Plum Delight Loropetalum, is a beautiful and versatile evergreen shrub that is known for its dark purple foliage and pink flowers. It is a relatively fast-growing shrub, reaching heights of 6-8 feet and a width of 6-8 feet in a few years. It has a rounded to vase-shaped habit and attractive elliptical leaves. The leaves are dark purple in color and retain their color year-round.
Plum Delight Loropetalum blooms profusely in spring and sporadically throughout the year, producing long clusters of pink flowers. The flowers are very attractive to butterflies and other pollinators.
Plum Delight Loropetalum is a relatively low-maintenance shrub. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It is also drought-tolerant and heat-tolerant once established. Plum Delight Loropetalum is deer resistant and salt tolerant.
Plum Delight Loropetalum is a beautiful addition to any landscape. It is a popular choice for foundation plantings, borders, and mass plantings. It can also be grown in containers.
Here are some ideas for how to use Plum Delight Loropetalum in your landscape:
- Plant it as a foundation planting to add interest and color to your home's exterior.
- Use it to create a border around your flower bed or garden.
- Plant it in a mass planting to create a beautiful display of foliage and flowers.
- Grow it in a container and place it on your patio or deck.
No matter how you choose to use it, Plum Delight Loropetalum is a beautiful and easy-to-grow shrub that will add a touch of elegance to your landscape.
Here are some additional tips for caring for Plum Delight Loropetalum:
- Water regularly, especially during the first year after planting.
- Fertilize once a year in the spring with a balanced fertilizer.
- Prune as needed to maintain desired shape and size.
- Protect from frost in cold climates.
With proper care, Plum Delight Loropetalum will thrive for many years to come.
Note: The plant is shipped in its pot, firmly secured with several layers of clear tape, thereby avoiding any shuffling and moving during transit. The plant reaches you with minimal damage- very safe and secure. We have been shipping plants like this for several years (plant are sometimes shipped in smaller pots for safety and ease of shipping). Most plants go dormant in fall and winter and will lose most of their leaves - looking dead and dry - very normal. They will flush out in spring.
We cannot send ship some plants and some sizes to California due to restrictions placed by department of agriculture.
Growing Zones: 4-8 outdoors
| Mature Height: | 10-15 ft. |
| Sunlight: | Full Sun |
| Mature Width: | 10-15 ft. |
| Botanical Name: | Malus x 'Royalty' |
| Growth Rate: | Fast |
| Harvest Time: | September - October |
| Year to Bear: | Can Fruit the 1st year! |
