loropetalum varieties
Loropetalum, commonly known as Chinese fringe flower, has become a favourite in New Zealand gardens thanks to its vibrant foliage, captivating blooms, and versatility. With a range of loropetalum varieties to choose from, there’s a perfect option for every garden style, whether you're looking for an eye-catching feature shrub, colourful hedge, or a compact plant for containers. On this page, we’ll explore some popular loropetalum varieties, highlighting their unique features and helping you decide which will suit your landscape best.
Loropetalum 'Plum Gorgeous'
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.
From $28.28
Loropetalum 'Plum Delight'
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.
From $28.28
