Loropetalum Ruby

Loropetalum chinense var. rubrum 'Ruby'

loropetalum ruby

Also known as: Chinese Fringe Flower, Ruby Loropetalum, Chinese Witch Hazel

Loropetalum Ruby is one of the most colorful shrubs you can add to a sunny landscape. Its new growth emerges in vivid ruby-red before darkening into a deep burgundy as it matures, and each spring, bright pink clusters of delicate, fringe-shaped flowers cover the plant almost overnight. The combination of ever-changing foliage and vibrant blooms keeps this shrub looking fresh and colorful through every season.

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plant tips

water
Needs regular weekly watering, more often during extreme heat. Established plants become more drought tolerant over time.
light
Prefers full sun to partial sun with at least 6 hours of good direct light — purple-leaf varieties lose color and fullness without enough sun.
zone
7–10.
size
Reaches a mature size of 3 to 5 ft. tall and wide.

care

Prefers moist, acidic, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. If pruning, it's best to wait until flowering is finished. Prune into a rounded, natural form rather than a tight formal hedge to keep the lower branches full and healthy.

decor inspo

border and hedge color
Plant Loropetalum Ruby along garden borders or as an informal hedge for a bold display of ruby-red blooms and burgundy foliage that brightens any landscape each spring.
patio container accent
Place Loropetalum Ruby in a large decorative pot on your patio for a bold burst of ruby-red and burgundy color. Its ever-changing foliage and spring blooms make it a striking accent for any outdoor space.