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Red Diamond Loropetalum

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$19.98
  • Plum purple foliage with candy red blooms
  • Matures to 5-6' H x 5-6' W
  • Hardy in USDA Zones 7 - 10
  • Plant in full sun to partial shade
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Description

The Red Diamond™ Loropetalum is another tremendous evergreen shrub from the Southern Living Plant Collection! The Red Diamond Loropetalum produces candy red blooms in early spring. These are the reddest blooms of all loropetalum cultivars, contrasting beautifully with their dark purple foliage. Watch these blossoms engulf the shrub, completely changing its appearance during the bloom cycle. After the bountiful initial bloom, this loropetalum will periodically rebloom from early summer to fall. Meanwhile, the purple and burgundy leaves hold their color all year long, providing dynamic color in any landscape.

New growth emerges in spring as a soft purple before maturing to dark purple to burgundy. Try contrasting this rich, dark foliage with contrasting colored plants, such as the Sunshine Ligustrum, Orange Rocket Barberry, Lemon Lime Nandina, or Mojo Pittosporum.

The Red Diamond Loropetalum reaches a mature size of 6' tall and 6' wide. Therefore, this variety won't engulf its surroundings like some other Loropetalums. Additionally, this naturally compact growth habit ensures that pruning is optional or infrequent.

Use this low-maintenance shrub as a hedge, container, accent, or mass planting.

Red Diamond Loropetalum Care

Hardy from USDA Zones 7-10

Plant in Full Sun to Partial Shade for best results. Shield from the afternoon sun in southern parts of the U.S., which is particularly harsh.

Water regularly until well-established. The roots can take a few months to establish. Check periodically to ensure the soil is not drying out or staying soggy during this time. Afterward, provide supplemental watering once a week or so when experiencing dry weather.

Well-draining soil is essential as Loropetalums are prone to root rot. Furthermore, a slightly acidic soil pH is best for the health of these plants.

Fertilize in early spring with a balanced acidic fertilizer to keep it growing and thriving.

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Care & Use

Getting Started: Understanding Your New Plant

Review your plant's information on our website or the tag that comes with it. Be mindful of sunlight preferences, soil type, and spacing needs.

Our plants are adaptable but grow best in the correct USDA Zones. Click here to learn more about your USDA Zone.

Planting Instructions

Dig a Hole

First, dig a hole three times the width of the root ball of your plant. This makes it easier for the root system to spread out quickly. Dig the hole deep enough that your plant will sit level with or slightly above the ground around it.

Amend Your Soil

Mix your native soil with rich gardening soil to provide extra nutrients and support plant growth. If your soil is clay-heavy, we recommend mixing your native clay soil with equal parts of Pine Bark mulch to improve drainage and the overall breathability of your soil.

Place Your Plant

Examine the roots. If they appear tightly bound, gently coax them apart; this ensures they can spread into the new soil. Place your plant in the hole so the top of the rootball is even with the surrounding soil—Backfill around it with the amended soil mixture. The roots need access to oxygen for your plant to thrive, so do not cover the rootball; place soil around it.

Mulch Your Plants

Top the soil beneath your plant with 3-4 inches of mulch to help it retain moisture. Be careful not to cover the rootball - your new plants roots need access to oxygen.

Water Your Plant

Soak the plant with a hose afterward to hydrate the plant, as well as get the soil and mulch situated. Develop a regular watering schedule based on your plant's needs and local weather patterns. Remember, over watering is just as, if not more, harmful than under watering.

Spacing Recommendations

Red Diamond Loropetalum Spacing Recommendations

Space your Red Diamond Loropetalums 5 feet apart for a seamless hedge. Or, plant them 7+ feet apart to leave space between shrubs.

  • Scientific Name
    Loropetalum chinensis 'Shang-Red' Red Diamond®
  • Hardiness Zone
    7, 8, 9, 10
  • Sun Exposure
    Full Sun to Part Shade
  • Evergreen or Deciduous
    Evergreen
  • Features
    Deer Resistant, Dwarf, Flowering, Winter / Fall Foliage Color
  • Feature Color
    Green, Purple, Red
  • Uses
    Accent, Border, Foundation Planting, Hedge, Mass Planting
  • Water Needs
    Medium
  • Bloom Season
    Fall, Summer

Growing Zones : 7, 8, 9, and 10

Map of USDA Zones 7-10
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Red Diamond Loropetalum

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The Red Diamond™ Loropetalum is another tremendous evergreen shrub from the Southern Living Plant Collection! The Red Diamond Loropetalum produces candy red blooms in early spring. These are the reddest blooms of all loropetalum cultivars, contrasting beautifully with their dark purple foliage. Watch these blossoms engulf the shrub, completely changing its appearance during the bloom cycle. After the bountiful initial bloom, this loropetalum will periodically rebloom from early summer to fall. Meanwhile, the purple and burgundy leaves hold their color all year long, providing dynamic color in any landscape.

New growth emerges in spring as a soft purple before maturing to dark purple to burgundy. Try contrasting this rich, dark foliage with contrasting colored plants, such as the Sunshine Ligustrum, Orange Rocket Barberry, Lemon Lime Nandina, or Mojo Pittosporum.

The Red Diamond Loropetalum reaches a mature size of 6' tall and 6' wide. Therefore, this variety won't engulf its surroundings like some other Loropetalums. Additionally, this naturally compact growth habit ensures that pruning is optional or infrequent.

Use this low-maintenance shrub as a hedge, container, accent, or mass planting.

Red Diamond Loropetalum Care

Hardy from USDA Zones 7-10

Plant in Full Sun to Partial Shade for best results. Shield from the afternoon sun in southern parts of the U.S., which is particularly harsh.

Water regularly until well-established. The roots can take a few months to establish. Check periodically to ensure the soil is not drying out or staying soggy during this time. Afterward, provide supplemental watering once a week or so when experiencing dry weather.

Well-draining soil is essential as Loropetalums are prone to root rot. Furthermore, a slightly acidic soil pH is best for the health of these plants.

Fertilize in early spring with a balanced acidic fertilizer to keep it growing and thriving.

Check out a Lasting Impression Garden from Southern Living Plants

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