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Jazz Hands® Pink loropetalum boasts cool purple foliage that contrasts beautifully with the hot pink blooms. Versatile semi-dwarf habit, so you can enjoy its colorful flowers and foliage nearly anywhere. Loropetalum is a nice alternative to red barberry shrubs in the landscape. Once established, these easy-to-grow plants will tolerate some drought.
| Dimensions | 3 × 3 ft |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Loropetalum chinense 'Kurenai' PP#27,750 |
| Zone | 7b, 8, 9 |
| Flower Color | Pink |
| Foliage Color | Purple |
| Height | 3-5' |
| Width/Spread | 3-5' |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Part Shade |
| Soil | Moist |
| Bloom Time | Spring |
| Uses | Borders, Foundations, Hedges, Specimen |
| 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.
