How fast does Purple Diamond loropetalum grow?

How fast does Purple Diamond loropetalum grow?

First up—Purple Diamond® Semi-dwarf Loropetalum. One thing people don’t realize when they buy a loropetalum in a one-gallon pot is that it grows fast and it grows big. The regular form can easily grow 12 feet tall and wide in just a few years.

What do you pair with purple diamond loropetalum?

Purple Diamond Loropetalum’s rich foliage beautifully complements blue-, green- and golden-hued evergreens. Add this gem to mixed beds and borders, where the dark foliage will accentuate brightly colored blossoms.

Is purple Diamond Loropetalum poisonous to dogs?

Toxicity: All parts of loropetalum are non-toxic to dogs, cats, and children. Ingestion of any plants can cause mild stomach upset in some pets.

Is Purple Diamond Loropetalum poisonous to dogs?

Why is my purple plant turning green?

Leaves are very sensitive to light levels and heat or cold. Often the new leaves of a plant come out green and change to a darker color as they mature. The new growth can cover the older leaves, preventing sun from reaching them, so purple Loropetalum turns green under the new growth.

Will loropetalum survive a hard freeze?

Loropetalum: Although these evergreen shrubs are hardy to Zone 7, if they were newly planted or in active growth when this freeze hit, they are more vulnerable. At the least, they will defoliate.

What should I plant in front of Ligustrum?

Thanks to its easily pruned habit, ‘Sunshine’ Ligustrum performs well in containers. For contrast in both texture and color, pair ‘Sunshine’ with the coarse foliage of ‘Orange Rocket’ Barberry. Another great companion is Purple Pixie® Loropetalum. All of these combinations provide year-round color.

What looks good next to loropetalum?

Set ‘Lemon Lime’ Nandina against the rich foliage of Purple Diamond® Loropetalum and flank with ‘Soft Caress’ Mahonia. The purple foliage complements both the soft foliage of ‘Lemon Lime’ Nandina and the bright flowers of ‘Soft Caress’ Mahonia.