Loropetalum chin. 'Pipa's Red' - 2 Ltr pot

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Loropetalum chinense 'Chang Nian Hong'(s).

Bulletpoints
* beautiful foliage * fragrant flowers * suitable for containers

Leaves
High leaf ornamental value.

Frost hardiness
A frost-free winter at 8 to 12°C is required.

Growth habit
Loropetalum 'Ever Red' is bushy, dense and compact in structure.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
- Over time, the soil loses some important properties. The plants should therefore be transplanted every two years in spring into a larger pot with fresh container plant soil. - A slow-release fertiliser can be used in spring. This releases the nutrients slowly and continuously so that the plant is evenly supplied over a longer period of time.

Flower
The pink-red flowers appear from December to April. They are pleasantly scented.

Use
Tub, solitary

Root
Loropetalum chinense 'Ever Red' is a shallow-rooting plant.