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A few shrubs truly, noticeably benefit from being trimmed. In this article, we’ll talk about plants that you should get around to pruning in the springtime. You’ll be rewarded with a beautiful view for months afterward.
These six shrubs are perfect for tucking into your regular garden or adding into your cut flower space to make it a bit more robust.
Jazz Hands Night Moves® loropetalum stands out from the rest in so many ways: the combination of its deep purple foliage with its crisp white flowers in spring. The unusual variegation that develops on the new growth through the season. And its maintenance of true, rich color even when the heat is on.
| Dimensions | 2 × 2 ft |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Loropetalum chinense 'Suzuki' PP#30,833 |
| Zone | 7, 8, 9 |
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Purple, Variegated |
| Height | 2-4' |
| Width/Spread | 2-4' |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Part Shade |
| Soil | Moist |
| Bloom Time | Spring |
| Uses | Borders, Containers, Edging, Ground Cover |
| Features | Deer resistant, Evergreen, Foliage interest, Heat tolerant |
Best in moist, well-drained acidic soils. For best foliage color, fertilize in spring and again in summer if needed, and prune after flowering. It is hardy to USDA Zone 7b; site in a protected area in the northern part of its growing zone.
