Sizzling Loropetalum is a Chinese shrub with burgundy foliage that grows up to 6 feet tall. It thrives in zones 7-10 and is grown naturally.
Sizzling Pink Loropetalum
Sizzling Pink Loropetalum (Loropetalum chinense 'Sizzling Pink') is a beautiful and versatile shrub that can add interest and color to any landscape. It is known for its vibrant pink flowers, which bloom in abundance in the spring and fall. The foliage of the Sizzling Pink Loropetalum is a deep purple color, which contrasts beautifully with the pink flowers.
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Sizzling Pink Loropetalum is a relatively low-maintenance plant. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It is drought-tolerant and disease-resistant. Sizzling Pink Loropetalum can be planted in the ground or in containers. It is a great choice for small gardens, patios, and balconies.
Here are some tips for growing Sizzling Pink Loropetalum:
- Plant in full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil.
- Water regularly, especially during the first year after planting.
- Fertilize in the spring with a balanced fertilizer.
- Prune in the late winter or early spring to remove any dead or diseased branches and to shape the plant.
- Deadhead spent flowers to encourage reblooming.
Sizzling Pink Loropetalum is a beautiful and easy-to-grow plant that will add interest and color to any landscape. It is a great choice for gardeners of all skill levels.
Here are some additional tips for caring for Sizzling Pink Loropetalum:
- Mulch around the plant to help retain moisture and suppress weeds.
- Protect the plant from winter damage by covering it with burlap or a frost blanket in cold climates.
Sizzling Pink Loropetalum can be used in a variety of ways in the landscape. It can be planted as a foundation shrub, hedge, or specimen plant. It can also be used to create a colorful border or to add interest to a rock garden.
Here are some additional ideas for using Sizzling Pink Loropetalum in your landscape:
- Plant it near a patio or porch so you can enjoy its beauty up close.
- Use it to create a privacy hedge.
- Plant it in a container on your patio or balcony.
- Use it as a specimen plant in your garden bed.
- Plant it as part of a mixed border.
- Plant it in a rock garden.
No matter how you choose to use it, Sizzling Pink Loropetalum is a surefire way to add interest and color to your landscape.
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: 7-9 outdoors
Mature Height: | 4-6 ft. |
Sunlight: | Full Sun |
Mature Width: | 4-6 ft. |
Botanical Name: | Loropetalum chinense |
Growth Rate: | Moderate |