Evergreen Shrubs (Flowering) – Variegated Loropetalum

Botanical name: loropetalum chinense ‘lrodori’

Beginner friendly?: yes

Average size at maturity: up to about 5 ft in height with a 4 ft spread

Bloom time: spring

Hardy zone: zones 7 – 9

Flower color: pink

Foliage color: green, white, pink

Growth rate: grows about a foot a year

Pruning instructions: no pruning necessary unless you are trying to contain your plant at a certain size or shape

Propagation methods: cut a stem just below a node and place in water until roots start to emerge

Landscape use: privacy hedge

Light needs: about 4 hours of sun a day

Special features: variegated leaves

Watering instructions: water as needed during periods of drought

Fertilizing instructions : use 8-8-8 in the late spring/early summer

Best time to plant: spring or fall

Best type of soil: loamy soil

Companion plants: hydrangeas, spirea, knockout roses

Toxicity level: non-toxic for humans and pets

Invasive species: no