Ruby Loropetulum is a stunning flowering shrub that grows up to 6 feet tall and wide. It thrives in zones 7-10 and is grown in full sun to partial shade.
Ruby Loropetalum
Ruby Loropetalum (Loropetalum chinense 'Ruby') is a beautiful and versatile evergreen shrub that is known for its deep ruby red leaves and clusters of pink flowers in the spring. It is a popular choice for home gardens and landscapes because of its beauty, adaptability, and low-maintenance needs.
Ruby Loropetalum can grow up to 6 feet tall and 6 feet wide, but it can be pruned to maintain a smaller size. It has a rounded, bushy habit and is covered in deep ruby red leaves that are up to 4 inches long. The leaves are glossy and have a serrated margin. The flowers are small and pink, and they bloom in clusters in the spring.
Ruby Loropetalum prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It is also tolerant of drought once established.
To care for Ruby Loropetalum, water it regularly, especially during the first year after planting. Fertilize the plant in the spring with a balanced fertilizer. Prune the plant in the late winter or early spring to remove any dead or diseased branches, and to shape the plant.
Ruby Loropetalum is a beautiful addition to any landscape. It can be used as a specimen plant, in hedges, or as a screen. It is also a good choice for foundation plantings.
Here are some additional tips for growing Ruby Loropetalum:
- Choose a spot in full sun to partial shade with well-drained soil.
- Plant the shrub in the spring or fall.
- Water the shrub regularly, especially during the first year after planting.
- Fertilize the shrub in the spring with a balanced fertilizer.
- Prune the shrub in the late winter or early spring to remove any dead or diseased branches, and to shape the plant.
- Mulch around the shrub with organic matter, such as pine needles or wood chips, to help retain moisture and suppress weeds.
Enjoy the beauty of the Ruby Loropetalum plant!
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: 5-9 outdoors
| Mature Height: | 4-5 ft. |
| Sunlight: | Full Sun |
| Mature width: | 3-4 ft. |
| Botanical Name: | Chionanthus Retuses |
| Growth Rate : | Fast |
