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ruby loropetalum

Ruby loropetalum is a show-stopping shrub renowned in New Zealand gardens for its striking deep burgundy foliage and vibrant ruby-pink fringe flowers. This versatile evergreen not only adds year-round colour and interest to your outdoor spaces but also provides texture and form to any landscape design. With its easy-care nature and dramatic appeal, ruby loropetalum shines in borders, screens, containers, or as a focal specimen. Whether you're refreshing your garden or designing a new space, this striking loropetalum variety deserves a spot in your planting plan.

Loropetalum chinense Rubrum purple and green foliage with pink flowers.

Loropetalum chinense var Rubrum

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Loropetalum chinense var Rubrum features spectacularly coloured flowers and foliage. It produces fragrant, spider-like, pink-red flowers during winter, which are both unusual and appealing. The foliage on this bushy evergreen is a deep burgundy colour, and provides a stunning backdrop for the flowers as it grows to 1.5 m tall and the same wide. Loropetalum chinense var Rubrum 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: 2.00 m
Spread: 2.00 m
Flowering time: Winter
Tolerances: Hardy
Garden uses: Hedging, Living areas, Pool areas
Garden styles: Backyard, City & Courtyard, Formal, Frontyard, Japanese, Mediterranean, Modern
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
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Loropetalum chinense var Rubrum

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What Makes Ruby Loropetalum So Special?

Ruby loropetalum is beloved for its vivid foliage that changes tone with the seasons, ranging from deep reddish-purple to a glowing bronze in autumn. In spring and sporadically throughout the year, masses of tassel-like ruby-pink flowers burst forth, offering a wonderful display against the dark leaves. The contrast of flower and foliage colours brings year-round interest to shrub beds, mixed borders, or patio planters. Ruby loropetalum is also prized for its compact, bushy habit, typically maturing to about 1.5–2 metres tall and wide, though it can be trimmed to suit your garden's needs.

Ideal Planting Positions and Care

Ruby loropetalum thrives best in a sunny to partly shaded position in well-drained soil. It is naturally tolerant of New Zealand's varied climate, handling both humidity and light frosts with ease. For the richest foliage colour and best flowering, a spot with morning sun and afternoon shade is perfect. With regular watering, a layer of mulch, and an annual feed with a slow-release fertiliser, your ruby loropetalum will remain vibrant and healthy throughout the year. Reliable and low-maintenance, this shrub is an excellent choice for gardeners of all experience levels.

Uses for Ruby Loropetalum in the Garden

A true landscaping all-rounder, ruby loropetalum fits perfectly into both classic and contemporary garden settings. Use it as a feature plant to draw the eye, plant en masse for a bold hedge or informal screening, or tuck it into containers for a splash of colour on patios and decks. The year-round foliage also makes it a great backdrop for brighter flowering shrubs or a companion to contrasting silver, lime, or green-leaved plants.

Explore More Loropetalum Varieties

If you're captivated by the beauty of ruby loropetalum, you may also wish to consider other spectacular Loropetalum selections. For even deeper foliage and showy flowers, explore Loropetalum 'Plum Gorgeous' or the vibrant Loropetalum 'Plum Delight'. For a unique fiery touch, Loropetalum 'Fire Dance' offers masses of red blooms and rich leaves. Our nursery also stocks the classic Loropetalum chinense var Rubrum and the more traditional Loropetalum chinense for those seeking a variety of shapes, sizes, and colours within this beautiful shrub species.

Add Ruby Loropetalum to Your Garden

Whether you're looking to create a low-maintenance hedge, brighten a shady corner, or simply add an easy-care shrub with stunning foliage, ruby loropetalum is the perfect pick. Explore our range of loropetalum varieties to find the ideal match for your garden’s style and needs. This evergreen favourite will reward you with colour, form, and beauty for years to come.


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