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Ruby Loropetalum Details

A FEW TESTIMONIALS

Hi ... several weeks ago I bought a Sweet Tea Olive and a Frost Proof Gardenia from you. I potted them up and they are doing well. The Sweet Tea Olive has blooms. Thank you so much!" ― Patricia W.

Bought 2 tea olive shrubs from him. They were and still are so healthy! He provided written directions on care and planting. That was so helpful since I'm a novice. I'll be back! ― Gayle T.

Wonderful sale, plant very healthy & is still happy, very knowledgeable & communication was great, would definitely buy from again. ― Robin F.

I have bought several plants from Michael that were very healthy and good specimens. He takes the time to provide informational handouts and education on how to be successful in growing them. He is easy to work with and will even meet you in a convenient location for pickup. ― Deb C.

The tea olive is GORGEOUS. I look forward to many more purchases with you! ― Gina D.

The two white crepe myrtles are super happy and have a lot of new growth already! Thank you for beautiful/healthy plants!!! ― Crissy W.

― Ruby Loropetalum

(Loropetalum chinense f. rubrum)
Full Sun or Mostly Sun, to Part Shade

Red to burgundy new growth with vibrant rose pink spring and fall blooms are a special delight on this evergreen shrub. Its 1 to 1.5" wide spider-like pink flowers provides great contrast to the foliage of the plant’s more compact habit. Green foliage is more mature and newer growth is purple that gives your landscape a pop of color which makes it so popular. Perfect selection for mass planting,

accent, groupings, straight or staggered rows, foundation, and landscape borders.

See Specifications below. Shop the Ruby Loropetalum for sale. Buy direct from a small family owned South Carolina grower.

Specifications

Item

Description

Other Names

Chinese Fringe Flower, Ruby Chinese Fringe, Chang’s Ruby

Special Features

Low maintenance. Heat, and drought tolerant. Foliage is more dense in full sun.

Item	Description
Other Names	Chinese Fringe Flower, Ruby Chinese Fringe, Chang’s Ruby
Special Features	Low maintenance. Heat, and drought tolerant. Foliage is more dense in full sun.
Category	Shrub
Hardiness Zones	7-10 See Hardiness Zone Map below.
Growth Rate	Moderate to Fast. About 1-2Ft. per year.
Sun	Full Sun or Mostly Sun, to Part Shade
Height	4-6Ft.
Width	4-6Ft.
Planting-General	Very easy to grow in most any average, most but well-drained soil and full sun to part shade. Likes well drained moist to somewhat dry. Clay (amended), loam, sandy (amended), silt soil type, 4.0 to 6.5 pH for soil. Acid to slightly acidic.
Planting-Spacing	Plant 4 feet apart between each plant, center to center for solid hedge.
Watering	Average, low when established. Can add Root Stimulation which helps early root development and strengths roots, as well as, reduces plant shock.
Fertilizing	Feed in early spring, with slow release fertilizer.
Pruning	Requires no pruning, however responds very well to almost any amount, making it an excellent choice for hedges.
Deer	Deer do not favor their taste. If in a high deer area, spray every 3 to 6 months with deer repellent.
Flowers	1 to 1.5" wide spider-like pink flowers that bloom spring and fall blooms.