Loropetalum chinense rubrum Plum Delight

Common Name:
Plum Delight Fringe Flower

Description:
Loropetalum chinense rubrum ‘Plum Delight’ is a compact, evergreen shrub admired for its rich plum-purple foliage and vibrant fringe-like flowers. The finely textured leaves provide year-round colour, creating a striking contrast in garden beds and landscapes. In spring, it produces masses of bright pink, strap-like flowers, with occasional repeat flowering throughout the year, adding further visual interest. This variety has a naturally dense, rounded habit, making it ideal for low hedging, borders, and feature planting. Well suited to Melbourne conditions, it thrives in full sun to part shade and prefers well-drained, slightly acidic soil. Once established, it is relatively drought tolerant and low maintenance, benefiting from light pruning after flowering to maintain its shape. ‘Plum Delight’ is perfect for adding bold foliage colour and soft floral texture to both modern and traditional garden designs.

Form:

• Shrub - Small

Mature Size:

• Height: 1–1.5 m
• Width: 1–1.5 m

Aspect:

• Full Sun
• Part Shade

Flowering:

• Flowers in Spring
• Flowers in Summer

Flower Colour:

• Bright pink

Key Attributes:

• Suitable for Pots
• Perennial
• Suitable for Hedging
• Compact growth habit
• Colourful foliage
• Low maintenance
• Suitable for borders and feature planting

Toxicity:

• Not commonly regarded as toxic to humans or pets

Companion Plants:

• Gardenia
• Camellia
• Azalea
• Nandina
• Buxus
• Liriope
• Heuchera
• Daphne