Loropetalum
Loropetalum chinense
Varieties We Bring In
Last received Aug 27, 2026.
We bring this in seasonally, so what is on the lot changes week to week. A received date shows when it last came in, not that it is here today.
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About Loropetalum
Loropetalum (Loropetalum chinense) is an evergreen shrub native to China and Japan, prized for its striking burgundy-purple foliage and clusters of fringe-like pink or white flowers in late winter to spring. It grows in a mounding or arching habit and is widely used as a specimen plant, hedge, or foundation planting in warm climates. Starting at $14.95.
Plant details
- Bloom Season
- Winter, Spring
- Flower Color
- White, Pink, Purple
- Growth Rate
- Fast
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Soil
- Sandy, Loam, Acidic, Well-drained
Best planting months
Seasonal care
Bloom season. Good planting window.
Active growing season.
Ideal planting window.
Retains foliage through winter.
Care essentials
Thrives in full sun to partial shade; full sun intensifies the burgundy foliage color on red-leafed cultivars, while partial shade is acceptable in NE Florida's summer. Avoid dense shade.
Water regularly until established; once rooted, loropetalum is moderately drought tolerant in NE Florida. Maintain consistent moisture during establishment and during drought to prevent leaf drop.
Grow in well-drained, acidic (pH 5.0–6.5) sandy or loamy soil; amend alkaline soils with sulfur. Apply an acid-forming slow-release shrub fertilizer in spring. Avoid 'Ruby' cultivar in Florida — other cultivars such as 'Plum Delight' and 'Sizzlin Pink' are more reliable performers.
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Common questions
Is Loropetalum a good plant for St. Augustine?
Loropetalum is a shrub for Zone 9b coastal Florida gardens, with low salt tolerance, reaching 6-15 feet × 6-10 feet.
Care information verified from
Last reviewed February 2026. Our care guidance comes from trusted horticulture sources and decades of helping St. Augustine gardeners. Conditions here can vary dramatically from one area to the next, so come ask us and we'll tailor it to your yard.