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Purple Diamond Compact Loropetalum

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$19.98
  • Royal purple foliage with pink ribbon blossoms
  • Matures to 5-6' wide by 6-8' tall
  • Hardy in USDA Zones 7 - 10
  • Plant in partial sun to partial shade
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Description

The Purple Diamond® Loropetalum from the Southern Living Plant Collection is a true landscaping treasure, exemplifying magnificent royal purple foliage and spectacular purple-pink ribbon blossoms that bloom from spring until summer.

The foliage of Purple Diamond Loropetalum will hold their color all year long providing new and exciting ways to create contrast in landscapes. This is a colorful evergreen shrub that is perfect for mass plantings or as an informal hedge. Loropetalum Chinense Purple Diamond is prized by new and seasoned gardeners alike for its ability to contrast beautifully with other ornamental plants such as Camellias, Ligustrums and ferns!

Loropetalum Purple Diamond Care

Purple Diamond Loropetalum is a full sun to partial shade plant and thrives when it receives 5-6 hours of sunlight per day. While it will tolerate a fair amount of shade too much shade may lead to long, leggy growth and reduced flowering.

Once established you will need to water most Loropetalums once per week. Loropetalums growing in pots may need to be watered more frequently as the container planters will dry out faster than the ground will. Water your plants deeply to settle and plant in well-draining, acidic to neutral soil.

Established plants will remain hardy in USDA zones 7a - 10b.

With a controlled growth habit that reaches 5-6 in height and 5-6 feet in width the worry of pruning season after that season is a thing of the past. With that being said... There are times you may still want or need to prune your Loropetalums and this is how it should be done!

  • Plan your pruning for spring after plants have finished flowering, otherwise, you risk cutting off the flower buds.
  • Start by removing any dead or decaying branches cutting them back to their origin. Cut back any stray or unruly branches that detract from the natural shape of the shrub.
  • Overgrown loropetalums may be cut back after blooming to reduce size. While plants tolerate heavy pruning, it is best to remove only one-quarter to one-third of the plant at a time. Use thinning cuts to maintain a strong form. Loropetalums regrow quickly.

Once your Purple Diamond Loropetalum has become established it will remain hardy in USDA zones 7a - 10b.

Planting tips for Acid Loving Plants

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

How to Space Your Loropetalum Purple Diamond

Space Your Purple Diamond Loropetalum 5-6 feet apart if you are looking to form a shrub border or when they are used in mass plantings. If you are looking to create a flowering evergreen hedge place them closer together, 3-4 feet, measured center to center.

  • Scientific Name
    Loropetalum chinense 'Shang-hi' PP18331
  • Hardiness Zone
    7, 8, 9, 10
  • Sun Exposure
    Full Sun to Part Shade
  • Evergreen or Deciduous
    Evergreen
  • Features
    Attracts Birds / Butterflies, Deer Resistant, Dwarf, Flowering, Reblooming
  • Feature Color
    Green, Multi-Color, Pink, Purple
  • Uses
    Accent, Border, Container, Foundation Planting, Hedge, Mass Planting
  • Water Needs
    Medium
  • Bloom Season
    Spring

Growing Zones : 7, 8, 9, and 10

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Purple Diamond Compact Loropetalum

From $19.98

The Purple Diamond® Loropetalum from the Southern Living Plant Collection is a true landscaping treasure, exemplifying magnificent royal purple foliage and spectacular purple-pink ribbon blossoms that bloom from spring until summer.

The foliage of Purple Diamond Loropetalum will hold their color all year long providing new and exciting ways to create contrast in landscapes. This is a colorful evergreen shrub that is perfect for mass plantings or as an informal hedge. Loropetalum Chinense Purple Diamond is prized by new and seasoned gardeners alike for its ability to contrast beautifully with other ornamental plants such as Camellias, Ligustrums and ferns!

Loropetalum Purple Diamond Care

Purple Diamond Loropetalum is a full sun to partial shade plant and thrives when it receives 5-6 hours of sunlight per day. While it will tolerate a fair amount of shade too much shade may lead to long, leggy growth and reduced flowering.

Once established you will need to water most Loropetalums once per week. Loropetalums growing in pots may need to be watered more frequently as the container planters will dry out faster than the ground will. Water your plants deeply to settle and plant in well-draining, acidic to neutral soil.

Established plants will remain hardy in USDA zones 7a - 10b.

With a controlled growth habit that reaches 5-6 in height and 5-6 feet in width the worry of pruning season after that season is a thing of the past. With that being said... There are times you may still want or need to prune your Loropetalums and this is how it should be done!

Once your Purple Diamond Loropetalum has become established it will remain hardy in USDA zones 7a - 10b.

Planting tips for Acid Loving Plants

Pot size

  • 2.5 Quart
  • 2 Gallon
  • 3 Gallon
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