LOROPETALUM PLUM GORGEOUS 20cm / 200mm

COMMON NAME: PLUM GORGEOUS

Pot Size: 20cm / (8″) / 200mm

Loropetalum ‘Plum Gorgeous’ is a stunning evergreen shrub prized for its rich, year-round color. It features deep plum-purple foliage that can be seen throughout the seasons, creating a bold contrast in garden beds or containers. In spring and late summer, it produces striking magenta-pink flowers that stand out beautifully against the dark leaves.

With a naturally compact and rounded growth habit, ‘Plum Gorgeous’ typically reaches 1–1.5 metres tall and wide, making it ideal for hedges, borders, feature planting, or container displays. It thrives in full sun to part shade and prefers well-draining, slightly acidic soil. Once established, it’s drought-tolerant, low-maintenance, and resistant to pests and diseases.

Loropetalum ‘Plum Gorgeous’ is a versatile shrub well-suited to a variety of landscape uses. Its vibrant foliage and magenta flowers make it a standout feature plant, whether in the ground or in containers. Its compact, bushy habit is ideal for low hedges, borders, or foundation planting, adding structure and long-lasting color to garden beds. It also performs well in part-shade areas, making it useful for brightening up the understory beneath taller plants. For added visual impact, it pairs beautifully with green or silver-leaved plants, creating striking color contrasts. Additionally, its nectar-rich flowers attract pollinators, supporting biodiversity.

Best Uses:

• Feature plant or focal point
• Informal hedges and borders
• Large pots and containers
• Color contrast in mixed plantings
• Part-shade gardens and understory planting
• Wildlife-friendly gardens (attracts bees)

Position: Full sun to part shade
Height: 1.5m
Width: 2m
Type: Hedge, Shrub