Loropetalum ‘Plum Gorgeous’

Common Name:
Loropetalum ‘Plum Gorgeous’

Description:
Loropetalum ‘Plum Gorgeous’ is a bold, evergreen feature shrub prized for its lush, plum-purple foliage and striking hot pink, fringe-like flowers. This Australian-bred cultivar was developed for vibrant year-round colour and a dense, rounded growth habit. The vivid foliage holds its deep colour in all seasons, while the flowers appear in generous flushes from late winter through spring, with spot blooming throughout the warmer months. Thriving in Melbourne’s climate, ‘Plum Gorgeous’ performs best in full sun to part shade and well-drained soils. It is drought-tolerant once established and requires only occasional pruning to maintain its compact form. Ideal as a statement shrub, hedge, or in pots, this cultivar adds rich colour contrast and texture to both modern and traditional garden designs.

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

Mature Size:
*Height: 1.2–1.5 m
*Width: 1.2–1.5 m

Aspect:
*Full Sun
*Part Shade

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

Flower Colour:
*Hot Pink
*Fuchsia

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

Toxicity:
Non-toxic to humans and pets.

Companion Plants:
*Gardenia
*Lomandra
*Phormium
*Camellia
*Dianella
*Nandina

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. 
Visit www.pga.com.au for further details and photos of this plant.