Cerise Charm Loropetalum (Loropetalum chinense 'Cerise Charm') — A vibrant evergreen shrub with rich purple foliage and hot cerise-pink fringe flowers, providing year-round color for hedges and foundation plantings.

Plant Details

• Botanical Name: Loropetalum chinense 'Cerise Charm'
• Mature Size: 4–6 ft tall × 4–5 ft wide
• Growth Rate: Moderate to fast
• Bloom Color: Cerise pink (heaviest in spring, reblooms sporadically)
• Foliage: Evergreen — deep burgundy-purple

Growing Conditions

• Sunlight: Full sun to part shade (best color in sun)
• Water Needs: Moderate — drought tolerant once established
• Soil: Well-drained, slightly acidic preferred
• Hardiness Zones: USDA 7–9

Why Choose Cerise Charm Loropetalum?

• Year-round purple foliage for landscape contrast
• Deer resistant and low maintenance
• Excellent for hedges, screens, and foundation plantings
• Requires minimal pruning to maintain shape

Care Tips

Plant in well-drained, acidic soil. Best foliage color develops in full sun. Prune after the spring bloom flush to shape. Water regularly during the first year, then only during extended dry spells. Avoid heavy pruning in fall.