"Loropetalum: An Excellent Alternative"

"Loropetalum: An Excellent Alternative"

While we all love the bright colors of azaleas, the magesty of magnolias, and the sweet fragrance of gardenias, sometimes our fancy turns to something different.  It's times like these we turn to the unsung talents of shrubs such as Loropetalum. 

Loropetalum is a highly versatile plant that is beautiful and practical.  The quality and size selections available (ranging from 3-4 feet tall and 10-15 feet wide) make this plant suitable for a variety of uses in your garden.  Selections such as 'Burgundy' boast rich bronze-red to red-purple new foliage that matures to a deep olive or purple-green.  As winter approaches, the leaves turn a brilliant orange-red.  The blooms of these and other similiar selections appear sporadically throughout the growing season and range in color from soft pink to vibrant fushia.  They flower best and have the most attractive leaf color when planted in full sun.

In most cases, pruning is only necessary when the size becomes a problem.  Terrifically heat and drought tolerant (once established), combined with a low incidence of pest problems, makes the Loropetalum an excellent choice for the low maintenance landscape. 

Visit Sartin Services nursery today and let one of our knowledgeable sales associates help you choose the perfect Loropetalum for your landscape.  Remember, Fall is an excellent time for planting. 

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Happy Fall Gardening!

Larry Vickers