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loropetalum burgundy hedge

Looking for a vibrant, contemporary hedge that offers foliage colour year-round? The Loropetalum 'Burgundy' hedge is a truly eye-catching solution for Kiwi gardeners wanting deep colour, texture, and flowering performance in their landscape. Also known as Loropetalum Burgundy Fringe Flower, this reliable shrub forms dense hedges with rich burgundy leaves and dazzling magenta-pink blooms, creating a stunning visual contrast against green backgrounds. With its compact growth, versatility, and low-maintenance appeal, it's fast becoming a favourite for privacy screens, property borders, and statement planting across New Zealand.

Loropetalum 'Burgundy'

Loropetalum 'Burgundy', commonly known as the Fringe Flower, produces fragrant, pink flowers through winter and spring, which are unusual yet very aesthetic. The foliage is oval, rich purple, and provides a stunning backdrop to the flowers as it grows to 1.5 m tall and the same width. Loropetalum Burgundy is commonly included in mixed plantings, planted around outdoor living areas, trimmed into a hedge, or grown for its winter colour and fragrance.

Loropetalum Burgundy with lush, purple foliage in a garden.
  • Suited to regions:
    Subtropical, Temperate
  • Plant type:
    Shrubs
  • Height:
    1.50 m
  • Spread:
    1.50 m
  • Flowering time:
    Winter
  • Tolerances:
    Hardy
  • Garden uses:
    Hedging, Living areas, Pool areas
  • Garden styles:
    Backyard, City & Courtyard, Formal, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, Rock
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Why Choose Loropetalum Burgundy for Hedges?

Loropetalum 'Burgundy' is renowned for its striking foliage, which stays brightly coloured through all seasons—perfect for living fences that demand more than just greenery. As a hedge, it offers these advantages:

Whether you're after a contemporary garden border or a colourful privacy screen, the Loropetalum burgundy hedge delivers style and practicality in equal measure.

Planting and Maintaining Your Loropetalum Burgundy Hedge

For optimal results with your Loropetalum Burgundy hedge, space plants about 80cm apart to encourage density. Water regularly during the first season and mulch to keep roots cool and suppress weeds. Light pruning after flowering will maintain shape and encourage fresh growth. Because this shrub adapts well to a wide range of New Zealand conditions, it's ideal for both coastal gardens and urban landscapes.

Pairing Loropetalum 'Burgundy' with Other Shrubs

Loropetalum Burgundy hedges look stunning when combined with other colourful and textural shrubs. Explore more options for your garden design:

Looking for structure with evergreen foliage? Options like Ilex Green Pillar and Pseudopanax Black Knight offer height and form to accentuate your Loropetalum burgundy hedge.

Create a Colourful Living Fence

Transform your garden with a Loropetalum burgundy hedge and enjoy vibrant foliage, bold flowers, and effortless maintenance. Whether as a stand-alone feature or blended with other shrubs, Loropetalum Burgundy helps you achieve a landscape that pops with personality and year-round appeal.


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