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Loropetalum chinense Black Pearl Stam / 30L / 160Cm
Loropetalum chinense Black Pearl
Confirmed format: 30 litre pot
Plant Highlights
- Rich purple-black foliage provides colour in every season.
- Bright pink, fringed flowers create a striking spring display.
- Naturally compact habit suits smaller gardens and containers.
- Wildlife Value: Early pink blooms offer vital nectar for emerging spring pollinators.
Overview
Loropetalum chinense 'Black Pearl' is an exceptional evergreen shrub prized for its striking deep purple-black foliage and contrasting bright pink, fringed flowers. Supplied as a standard shrub in a 30L pot at an initial supplied height of 160cm, this slow-growing perennial brings year-round interest and rich dark colour to the garden. Its naturally dense, rounded and bushy growth habit makes it a magnificent choice for borders, patios and containers.
Why We Love It
- Rich purple-black foliage provides stunning colour in every season.
- Bright pink, fringed flowers create a striking display in late winter and spring.
- Naturally compact and bushy habit suits smaller spaces.
- Offers year-round interest with evergreen foliage.
- Easy to maintain once established.
Plant Details
| Botanical Name | Loropetalum chinense 'Black Pearl' |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Evergreen shrub |
| Foliage | Deep purple-black evergreen foliage |
| Flowers | Bright pink fringed flowers |
| Flowering Season | Late winter and spring |
| Growth Habit | Dense, rounded, bushy standard |
| Growth Rate | Slow-growing |
| Mature Height | 1.0–1.5m |
| Mature Spread | 1.0–1.5m |
| Position | Full sun or partial shade in a sheltered position |
| Soil | Acid to neutral, moist but well-drained soil |
| Hardiness | RHS H4 (−10°C to −5°C). |
| Fragrance | Delicately scented |
Growing Guide
| Position | Plant in full sun or partial shade in a sheltered position to protect the foliage from harsh winds. |
|---|---|
| Watering | Water moderately and regularly during the first growing season to establish a strong root system, and maintain moderate watering during dry spells. |
| Soil | Grow in acid-to-neutral soil that is moist but well-drained. |
| Winter Care | Best grown in a sheltered position; protect young or container-grown plants during prolonged severe frost. |
Perfect For
- Mixed borders
- Courtyard gardens
- Patio containers
- Smaller gardens
- Year-round architectural contrast
Good to Know
- Supplied as a standard shrub in a 30-litre pot at approximately 160cm in height.
- Provides reliable evergreen interest and winter colour.
- Demonstrates an easy-care nature once successfully established.
Product Information
| Botanical Name | Loropetalum chinense 'Black Pearl' |
|---|---|
| Confirmed Format | Standard shrub in 30L pot |
| Supplied Height | 160cm |
| Foliage Persistence | Evergreen |
Growing & care
- Plant type
- shrub
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