4ft Patio Loropetalum Tree | 5L Pot
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- Highlights
- Variety Specifications
- Planting & Care
- A compact evergreen, prized for its striking deep purple foliage and a profusion of vibrant, subtly fragrant red-purple flowers that burst forth in late winter and early spring.
- Perfect as a standout feature plant, in group plantings, or even as a unique and colourful hedge.
- Happily grows in a container, making it ideal for patios and urban courtyards.
- Versatile and easy-going, it thrives in both full sun and partial shade.
- Wonderfully low-maintenance, it's rarely troubled by pests or diseases and requires no regular pruning.
- A relative of Witch Hazel, its unique flowers have long, ribbon-like petals that appear in generous clusters.
- Offers year-round interest with its colourful foliage, an excellent choice for smaller gardens.
- Latin Name: Loropetalum
- Type: Evergreen Shrub
- Foliage Colour: Purple
- Flower Colour: Red, purple
- Flowering Period: February, March, April
- Position: Full sun, Partial shade
- Habit: Bushy, compact
- Eventual Height: 1-1.2m
- Eventual Spread: 1-1.2m
- Hardiness: H3 - Hardy in coastal and mild parts of the UK (-5°C to 1°C). Protect in colder areas.
- Soil: Moist, well-drained soil. Prefers slightly acidic.
- Pruning: No regular pruning required.
- Planting: Plant year-round, 1m apart to allow for spreading.
- Soil Preparation: Before planting, mix in plenty of organic matter like garden compost. For heavy clay soils, add perlite to improve drainage.
- Watering: Water regularly after planting until established. Mature plants only need watering in very hot, dry weather. Avoid overwatering.
- Feeding: A low-maintenance plant that takes nutrients from the soil; no extra feeding is needed.
- Pruning: To maintain shape, you can trim any straggly shoots after flowering has finished.
- Pest & Disease: Excellent resistance, very rarely troubled by pests and diseases.
- Winter Care: In colder regions, bring potted plants indoors over winter or protect outdoor plants with horticultural fleece.
Product Specifications
- Supplied As: 90-120cm plant in a 5L pot
Highlights
- A compact evergreen, prized for its striking deep purple foliage and a profusion of vibrant, subtly fragrant red-purple flowers that burst forth in late winter and early spring.
- Perfect as a standout feature plant, in group plantings, or even as a unique and colourful hedge.
- Happily grows in a container, making it ideal for patios and urban courtyards.
- Versatile and easy-going, it thrives in both full sun and partial shade.
- Wonderfully low-maintenance, it's rarely troubled by pests or diseases and requires no regular pruning.
- A relative of Witch Hazel, its unique flowers have long, ribbon-like petals that appear in generous clusters.
- Offers year-round interest with its colourful foliage, an excellent choice for smaller gardens.
Variety Specifications
- Latin Name: Loropetalum
- Type: Evergreen Shrub
- Foliage Colour: Purple
- Flower Colour: Red, purple
- Flowering Period: February, March, April
- Position: Full sun, Partial shade
- Habit: Bushy, compact
- Eventual Height: 1-1.2m
- Eventual Spread: 1-1.2m
- Hardiness: H3 - Hardy in coastal and mild parts of the UK (-5°C to 1°C). Protect in colder areas.
- Soil: Moist, well-drained soil. Prefers slightly acidic.
- Pruning: No regular pruning required.
Planting & Care
- Planting: Plant year-round, 1m apart to allow for spreading.
- Soil Preparation: Before planting, mix in plenty of organic matter like garden compost. For heavy clay soils, add perlite to improve drainage.
- Watering: Water regularly after planting until established. Mature plants only need watering in very hot, dry weather. Avoid overwatering.
- Feeding: A low-maintenance plant that takes nutrients from the soil; no extra feeding is needed.
- Pruning: To maintain shape, you can trim any straggly shoots after flowering has finished.
- Pest & Disease: Excellent resistance, very rarely troubled by pests and diseases.
- Winter Care: In colder regions, bring potted plants indoors over winter or protect outdoor plants with horticultural fleece.
Product Specifications
- Supplied As: 90-120cm plant in a 5L pot
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