Loropetalum, Ruby

Loropetalum chinensis 'Ruby'

Ruby Loropaetalum is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with deep burgundy foliage and hot pink, tassle like flowers in early spring that cover the entire plant. Ruby Loropetalum is an excellent choice for a screen or hedge, a foundation plant for homes or buildings with tall foundations, in mixed borders, and pruned into a small tree for use as a specimen plant.

	Evergreen
	Deep burgundy foliage
	Hot pink flowers in spring
	Great for a colorful screen

Height

8 Feet

Spread

8 Feet

USDA Hardiness Zone 7 to 9

Characteristics & Attributes

Attributes

	Foundation Plant
	Mass Planting
	Screen Planting
	Great Foliage
	Border
	Evergreen

Exposure

Sun

Foliage Color

Burgundy

Season of Interest (Flowering)

Spring

Season of Interest (Foliage)

	Spring
	Summer
	Fall
	Winter

Soil Moisture Preference

	Dry
	Average

Great Companion Plants for Loropetalum chinensis 'Ruby'

Abelia, Francis Mason (Abelia grandiflora 'Francis Mason')

Butterfly Bush, Nanho Blue (Buddleia davidii 'Nanho Blue')