Crimson Fire Loropetalum is a beautiful evergreen shrub from the First Editions collection, known for its striking deep burgundy-red foliage that retains its color all year round. This plant typically grows to a height of 4 feet and a width of 4-5 feet at maturity.
The leaves of Crimson Fire Loropetalum are oval-shaped providing a unique texture and visual interest in the landscape. This plant also produces small, pink fringe-like flowers in the spring, adding a pop of color to the foliage.
Crimson Fire Loropetalum is a low-maintenance plant that is easy to care for and can be used in a variety of landscaping applications. It is particularly well-suited for use as a hedge, border plant or specimen plant in mixed borders. It can also be used in mass plantings to create a bold, dramatic effect.
To plant Crimson Fire Loropetalum, select a location with well-drained soil and full to partial sunlight. Dig a hole that is slightly larger than the plant’s root ball, and place the plant in the hole. Backfill with soil and water thoroughly. To encourage healthy growth, apply a slow-release fertilizer in the spring and prune as needed to maintain the desired shape and size.
For a seamless planting, space your Crimson Fire Loropetalum 2 feet apart from plant center to plant center. For space between plantings, plant them 5+ feet apart.
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mkchan25 (verified owner) –
I have been trying to get a good looking Crimson Fire for over a year. The two I purchased from another site before discovering PBM were lopsided and just not what I was hoping for as foundation plants. I discovered PBM and put myself on their waitlist and ordered two more when notified they were in stock. The plants were healthy but also really lopsided. I have decided that this is a First Editions problem rather than the vendors. This plant ticks all the boxes on my wish list for a foundation plant so I am bummed that I am going to have to give up on it as I cannot seem to obtain a plant that looks even slightly like the one in Horttubes video.