Description
Loropetalum chinense ‘Chang Nian Hong’
Vivid, deep red flowers combine with extremely dark burgundy foliage to create a stunning, compact shrub. An exceptional foundation plant or accent specimen. Use to create high contrast effects in beds and borders. Evergreen. Reaches 6 to 9 ft. tall, 6 ft. wide.Provide organically rich, neutral to slightly acidic, well-drained soil. Keep roots cool with a thick layer of mulch. Water deeply, regularly in first growing season to establish root system. Once established, reduce frequency; tolerates mild drought. Apply an acid fertilizer after bloom. Blooms on old wood; prune after flowering.
