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The first ever variegated Loropetalum, Jazz Hands® Variegated has dark purple foliage with new growth that is splashed with pink and white. This distinctive variety makes a very showy specimen or hedge. Loropetalum is a nice alternative to red barberry shrubs in the landscape. Once established, these easy-to-grow plants will tolerate some drought.
| Dimensions | 4 × 4 ft |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Loropetalum chinense 'Irodori' PP#27,713 |
| Zone | 7, 8, 9 |
| Flower Color | Pink |
| Foliage Color | Purple, Variegated |
| Height | 4-6' |
| Width/Spread | 4' |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Part Shade |
| Soil | Moist |
| Bloom Time | Spring |
| Uses | Containers, Covering Fences, 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.
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