Loropetalum
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Clusters of rich, pink fringed flowers appear in spring and sometimes summer. Deep, rich purple foliage holds its color all season on attractive, layered branches. Seldom needs pruning. Evergreen.
Partial to full sun
Water regularly, when top 3 in. of soil is dry.
Reddish-purple foliage year around. Unlike some of the other purple leafed varieties it retains it coloration on old and new growth. New growth is almost as vivid as the flower color.
Full sun to partial shade
Dense low, rounded form with very rich burgundy foliage and vibrant hot pink, fringe-like flowers. Smaller and lower growing than most other varieties. Graceful low arching branches have a spreading and slightly cascading habit, making this a superb foundation or low informal hedge plant. Beautifully accents the landscape. At home in Asian and tropical gardens. Evergreen above 0 Fahrenheit.
Partial to full sun
Water regularly - weekly, or more often in containers or extreme heat.