Loropetalum ‘Little China Ruby’

Common Name:
Loropetalum ‘Little China Ruby’

Description:
Loropetalum ‘Little China Ruby’ is a striking, compact evergreen shrub known for its deep burgundy foliage and vivid, fringe-like ruby-red flowers. This dwarf variety adds rich colour and texture to the garden year-round, with new foliage emerging bright red before maturing to a dark, velvety maroon. Flowering in bursts from late winter through spring, and again in smaller flushes during the warmer months, its spider-like blooms create a dramatic contrast against the foliage. ‘Little China Ruby’ thrives in Melbourne gardens when planted in full sun to part shade and appreciates well-drained soil with consistent moisture. Its naturally dense, rounded shape makes it ideal for borders, low hedging, feature planting, and decorative pots. Hardy, low maintenance, and striking all year, it's a superb choice for colour contrast and structural interest in both contemporary and cottage-style gardens.

Form:
*Shrub - Small
*Shrub - Clumping / Grass-like / Mounding

Mature Size:
*Height: 60–80 cm
*Width: 60–80 cm

Aspect:
*Full Sun
*Part Shade

Flowering:
*Flowers in Winter
*Flowers in Spring
*Flowers in Summer (sporadically)

Flower Colour:
*Ruby Red
*Deep Pink

Key Attributes:
*Suitable for Pots
*Suitable for Hedging
*Suitable for Topiary
*Perennial
*Low Maintenance
*Evergreen
*Cold Hardy
*Colourful Foliage
*Fast Growing

Toxicity:
Non-toxic to humans and pets.

Companion Plants:
*Dianella
*Acacia ‘Limelight’
*Japanese Maple
*Gardenia
*Phormium
*Ajuga

Plant Growers Australia (PGA) is an innovative wholesale production nursery based in Melbourne, renowned for superior quality garden plants and pioneering breeding programs.
PGA do not sell direct to the public, but their website has detailed information on this species that is available for everyone to access. 
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