Loropetalum chinense - 30-40 CM C3

Description
The Loropetalum (Loropetalum chinense) is a bushy, dense, branched garden plant that produces pink flowers with a pleasant fragrance. They appear from December to April. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained, humus-rich, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 1.5 m and is approx. 1.5 m wide.

Bulletpoints
* fragrant flowers * suitable for containers

Frost hardiness
Winter protection is required in unprotected areas of the garden. Potted plants are best overwintered in a frost-free, bright place.

Growth
Loropetalum is bushy, dense and branched in structure. It usually grows 10 - 25 cm per year.

Water
The plant needs plenty of water. Do not allow the soil to dry out.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
- Over time, the soil loses some important properties. The plants should therefore be transplanted into a larger pot with fresh container plant soil every two years in spring. - A slow-release fertiliser can be used in spring. This releases the nutrients slowly and continuously so that the plant is evenly supplied over a longer period of time.

Flower
The pink-red flowers appear from December to April. They are pleasantly fragrant.

Use
Tub, solitary

Root
Loropetalum chinense is a shallow-rooted tree.