- 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
