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cabernet loropetalum

If you’re searching for a show-stopping shrub to add year-round colour and interest to your garden, cabernet loropetalum is a fabulous choice. Valued for its deep burgundy foliage and striking pink fringe-like flowers, cabernet loropetalum brings drama and texture to any landscape. This Chinese fringe flower cultivar’s bold colour is a perfect fit for both contemporary urban gardens and classic Kiwi planting schemes. Whether you’re seeking a richly coloured hedge, a statement specimen or a contrasting companion for your favourites, cabernet loropetalum delivers beauty and versatility throughout the seasons.

Loropetalum 'Plum Gorgeous' with beautiful purple foliage growing out across a deck.

Loropetalum 'Plum Gorgeous'

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Loropetalum 'Plum Gorgeous' produces fragrant, spider-like, dark pink flowers during spring and autumn, which are both unusual and appealing. The foliage on this bushy, evergreen shrub is purple with dark green undertones, providing a lovely backdrop for the flowers as it grows to 1.5 m tall and the same width. Loropetalum 'Plum Gorgeous' is commonly included in a mixed planting, added to a cottage garden, planted around outdoor living areas, trimmed into a hedge, or grown for winter colour and fragrance.

Suited to regions: Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type: Shrubs
Height: 1.50 m
Spread: 1.50 m
Flowering time: Spring, Autumn
Tolerances: Hardy
Garden uses: Containers, Hedging, Living areas, Pool areas
Garden styles: Backyard, City & Courtyard, Formal, Frontyard, Japanese, Mediterranean, Modern, Rock
Spectacular Loropetalum 'Plum Delight' dark purple foliage.

Loropetalum 'Plum Delight'

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Loropetalum 'Plum Delight' features spectacularly coloured flowers and foliage. It produces mildly fragrant, pink flowers from winter to spring, which are unusual yet aesthetically pleasing. The foliage is oval, rich purple, and provides a stunning backdrop to the flowers as it grows to 1 m tall and 1.5 m wide. Loropetalum 'Plum Delight' is commonly included in a mixed planting, planted around outdoor living areas, trimmed into a hedge, or grown for winter colour and fragrance.

Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Shrubs
Height: 1.00 m
Spread: 1.50 m
Flowering time: Spring, Winter
Tolerances: Coastal, Hardy
Garden uses: Borders, Containers, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Pool areas, Topiary
Garden styles: Alpine, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Japanese, Mediterranean, Modern, Rock
A Loropetalum 'Red Temple' plant with dark purple-red foliage and elegant, pink flowers.

Loropetalum 'Red Temple'

Loropetalum 'Red Temple' produces mildly fragrant, pink-red flowers through winter, which are both unusual and appealing. The foliage on this bushy...

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Loropetalum chinense (Chinese Fringe Flower) pink flowers against dark green and purple foliage.

Loropetalum chinense

Loropetalum chinense produces interesting, spider-like flowers that are fragrant and pink through winter. The foliage on this bushy plant is oval...

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A Loropetalum 'Blonde and Gorgeous' plant with lush green foliage in a pot on a deck.

Loropetalum 'Blonde and Gorgeous'

Loropetalum 'Blonde and Gorgeous' features interesting flowers and a pendulous growth habit. Through spring and autumn, it produces spider-like...

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Loropetalum 'China Pink' ground cover plant with purple foliage.

Loropetalum 'China Pink'

Loropetalum 'China Pink' produces fragrant, pink flowers in winter, which are both unusual and appealing. The foliage is oval, rich purple, and held...

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Loropetalum chinense Rubrum purple and green foliage with pink flowers.

Loropetalum chinense var Rubrum

Loropetalum chinense var Rubrum features spectacularly coloured flowers and foliage. It produces fragrant, spider-like, pink-red flowers during...

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A Loropetalum 'Fire Dance' plant with gorgeous purple foliage and pink flowers growing in a pot.

Loropetalum 'Fire Dance'

Loropetalum 'Fire Dance' features spectacularly coloured flowers and foliage. During winter, it produces fragrant, spider-like, pink flowers, which...

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Loropetalum 'Plum Gorgeous'

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Why Choose Cabernet Loropetalum?

Cabernet loropetalum stands out for its consistently rich, wine-red leaves and its profusion of bright, tassel-like blooms each spring. This evergreen shrub’s dense, compact form makes it ideal for hedging, topiary, or container planting. As an easy-care plant, cabernet loropetalum thrives in New Zealand’s diverse climates, coping well with humidity and coastal exposure. It’s also tolerant of light frosts and adaptable to a range of soils, thriving best in moist, well-drained spots with some shelter from harsh midday sun.

Planting and Care Tips

To get the best colour from your cabernet loropetalum, choose a spot with full sun to part shade. The richer the light, the more vibrant the foliage will appear. Water regularly during the establishment period, but once settled, cabernet loropetalum is notably drought-tolerant. Mulch yearly to help retain moisture and suppress weeds. Pruning is rarely needed, but a light trim after flowering will keep the shrub tidy and encourage dense new growth. Feed with a balanced slow-release fertiliser in spring for optimum health.

Landscape Uses for Cabernet Loropetalum

Cabernet loropetalum’s vivid foliage makes it a striking border, low-maintenance hedge, or dramatic accent in mixed shrub beds. It pairs beautifully with silver-leaved or lime green plants for contrast and is a popular pick for gardens seeking year-round structure and colour. Container gardeners will love its adaptability on decks and patios, while mass planting can create a truly eye-catching effect.

Explore More Loropetalum Varieties

If you adore the look of cabernet loropetalum, you might also enjoy growing Loropetalum 'Plum Delight', favoured for its plush purple leaves; Loropetalum 'Plum Gorgeous', known for its deep colour and compact habit; Loropetalum 'Red Temple', which features rich ruby foliage; and the finely textured Loropetalum 'Purple Pixie', ideal for ground cover or spilling over pots. For classic elegance, consider the original Loropetalum chinense with its delicate green foliage and white blooms.

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