Chinese loropetalum is an evergreen, multi-stemmed shrub in the witch-hazel family. Loropetalum 'Plum Gorgeous' is an evergreen shrub with striking deep plum coloured foliage all year round. It's called Loropetalum 'Plum Gorgeous.' It bears dark green, small, heart-shaped, overlapping leaves - the new foliage appearing in late Summer or Autumn - and fragrant white, pink or red spidery flowers … In fact, ‘Plum Gorgeous’ is much more compact that most other loropetalums on the market and also has a more rounded and even shape. Ideal for low hedging as well as a feature plant in a container. Next time you are outdoors and detect an intoxicating scent, look for an unassuming evergreen shrub decorated with fringy white flowers. We have had a look at this plant for nearly six months now. Cut neatly, just below a leaf node, a 5" approx. A common complaint in Loropetalum circles is that the deep foliage is often lost during the summer months but … Alpine Nurseries now offers Loropetalum ‘Plum Gorgeous.’ Plum Gorgeous is a relatively recent release and certainly a new introduction to the Alpine range; an excellent performer we’re excited to offer. Alpine Nurseries now offers Loropetalum ‘Plum Gorgeous.’. An evergreen shrub with ornamental reddish-purple foliage. ‘Plum Gorgeous’ is a no fuss, frost hardy versatile solution for the garden, and requires minimal maintenance once established. Naturally dense and compact, this versatile shrub can be almost anything you want it to be. Pink-flowered Loropetalum chinense in the garden of Gillian Parsons in Sydney Dural NSW 2158 Deep plum coloured foliage year-round, with bright magenta tassel-like flowers in spring and autumn. This is the ideal as a feature shrub or … It has a pendulous, graceful growth habit on a compact plant. Will not survive winter temperatures below -5C. We sat down with Ben Habershon, recently... Read more », Taking on the luxurious Esplanade Norwest, this 8-month landscaping project completed by Simon Johnson at SJ Landscapes, is... Read more », The transformation began with the removal of cluttered hedges and trees, allowing an established Oak... Read more », The playground landscaping at St Jude’s Early Learning Centre in Randwick was not a very inspiring... Read more », 1099 Old Northern Road New growth has a bold pink shade, which will deepen to the namesake plum hue as it reaches maturity. Alpine Nurseries grows both Loropetalum ‘Plum Gorgeous’ and Loropetalum ‘China Pink’ to offer different price points on a similar item. It'll grow to a height of around two metres with time, although it will reach one to one and a half metres in a reasonable time. Loropetalum: Planting And Care. rubrum 'Ever Red', Loropetalum chinense Ever Red ('Chang Nian Hong') (loropetalum), Subscribe to GardenTags Premium to get personalised planting tasks and more for your entire plant collection, Similar plants are available to buy from 2 store(s) in the UK, Loropetalum chinense 'Plum Gorgeous' Chinese Fringe Flower 'Plum Gorgeous'. Morning Tea and Lunch will be provided. Oct 16, 2015 - Loropetalum 'Plum Gorgeous' • Purple foliage • Pink flowers • Mass planting for a year round colour display • Informal hedging • Oriental-style gardens • Specimen planting. 'Plum Gorgeous' is similar, getting to 1.5 m tall. Loropetalum Plum Gorgeous certainly lives up to its name with its stunning year-round plum foliage. This very versitile shrub is ideal as a feature specimen, in a sunny border or along drives or pathways, or in rockeries … In spring and again in autumn it is smothered in bright magenta tassled flowers. This would be the Chinese fringe plant, or Loropetalum chinense.Loropetalum plants are easy to cultivate in USDA plant hardiness zones 7 to 10. 229. Striking lolly-pink flowers mostly during spring but spot flowering throughout the year. The simple, finely toothed to entire (smooth-edged) leaves are 1- to 2½-inches l… USE IN: Perfect for borders, rockeries and container planting. Loropetalum ‘Plum Gorgeous’ is a stand out selection famed for its year-round, deep plum coloured foliage. Loropetalum chinense 'Plum Gorgeous' Height: 1.5m Spread: up to 2m. Chinese Fringe Flower 'Plum Gorgeous' Chinese loropetalum is an evergreen, multi-stemmed shrub in the witch-hazel family. The species plant offers deep green leaves and a mass of white flowers, but cultivars vastly expand the color choices. Water, label, cover with a polythene bag, and place in a warm, bright place, out of direct sunlight. An excellent heding alternative and a striking feature shrub. This plant will tolerate temperatures down to -5 deg.C, but no lower than that, and so in colder areas the shrub should be grown in a container, so that it can be moved into a cold greenhouse, or conservatory, for the colder months.. ‘Plum Gorgeous’ has plum coloured foliage. Read More » In spring and again in autumn it is smothered in bright magenta tasseled flowers which add to its appeal. Plum Delight Loropetalum, also known as Chinese Witchazel, is a fast growing evergreen shrub that produces an abundance of bright fuchsia-pink fringe flowers in spring and sporadically throught the year that contrast beautifully with the deep burgundy foliage. "Plum Gorgeous" was bred right here in Australia and is winning over gardens around the country thanks to its deep, plum-coloured foliage. Visit your local store for the widest range of garden products. In spring and again in autumn it is smothered in bright magenta tasseled flowers which add to its appeal. Plum Gorgeous, true to it's name, is a stunning plum coloured shrub of compact, dense foliage lasting all year round. A standout Lorepetalum selection. Hot pink tassel-like flowers during spring. It's grown more for the beautiful leaf color rather than the small hot pink, fringe-like flowers. With a compact form to approximately 1.5m high and 2m wide and a delightfully graceful habit, it naturally maintains a dense shape as it grows. Dip the bottom of the cutting in hormone rooting powder, and carefully place in a pot of cutting compost with the leaves just above the level of the compost. An excellent heding alternative and a striking feature shrub. Loropetalum chinense ‘Plum Gorgeous’ Height: 1.5m Spread: up to 2m We have had a look at this plant for nearly six months now. New: Plant in fertile, humus-rich moist but well-drained soil in sun or part shade with shelter from cold winds. Loropetalum (Loropetalum chinense) is a versatile and attractive evergreen shrub.It grows fast and can be used in many different ways in the landscape. Some varieties are hardier than others. Loropetalum 'Plum Gorgeous' is a stand out selection famed for its deep plum coloured foliage. Loropetalum 'Plum Gorgeous' is a stand out selection famed for its deep plum coloured foliage. Bred for its compact dense habit, it is perfect for low hedging and specimen planting. By Sarah Moore Loropetalum (Loropetalum chinense) is a flowering broadleaf evergreen shrub or small tree. Phone: (02) 9651 0900, 615 Ellis Road It has a loose, slightly open habit and a roughly rounded to vase-shaped form with a medium-fine texture. LOCATION: Plant in well drained soil in a full sun to partly shaded position in the garden. The Garden Designers involved this year include Michael Cooke, Adam Eurell, Christopher Owen and James Headland. £17.99. 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