Originally discovered in the Hunan province of China, Pink Chinese Loropetalum is available in a wide variety of flower and foliage colors and growth forms. Two of the most widely available selections are Burgundy and Blush. Pink Chinese Loropetalum, like its white counterpart, grows to be a large shrub or small tree, so it is best used as a background plant behind other low-growing shrubs. Pink Chinese Loropetalum is a broad-leaf evergreen in the Witchhazel family. Plant size varies by cultivar, but most reach a mature size of six to 10 feet with an equal spread.
Flowers virtually blanket the plant at peak bloom.
Leaves are evergreen, oval-rounded and one to two inches long on most cultivars. Foliage color is quite variable, ranging from ruby red to dark purple or olive green, depending on the cultivar. An added feature is the bark that turns a rich brown with age. The plant adapts well to a wide variety of soil types, but they must be well-drained. It has no major insect or disease pests and is an excellent choice for the low-maintenance landscape.