Red Diamond Loropetalum™

Red Diamond Loropetalum (Loropetalum chinense 'Red Diamond') — A versatile evergreen shrub with rich burgundy-purple foliage and hot pink fringe flowers, maintaining excellent color in both sun and part shade.Plant Details Botanical Name: Loropetalum chinense 'Red Diamond' Mature Size: 4–6 ft tall × 4–5 ft wide Growth Rate: Moderate to fast Bloom Color: Hot pink fringe flowers (heaviest spring, reblooms) Foliage: Evergreen — burgundy-purple year-round Growing Conditions Sunlight: Full sun to part shade Water Needs: Moderate — drought tolerant once established Soil: Well-drained, acidic preferred Hardiness Zones: USDA 7–9 Why Choose Red Diamond Loropetalum? Rich burgundy foliage color maintained year-round Deer resistant and disease resistant Excellent for hedges, screening, and foundation plantings Low maintenance — minimal pruning needed Care TipsPlant in acidic, well-drained soil for best results. Best foliage color in full sun but tolerates part shade. Prune after spring flowering to shape. Mulch with pine straw to maintain soil acidity. Avoid alkaline soils which cause leaf chlorosis.