Loropetalum 'Purple Diamond'

Loropetalum chinense 'Purple Diamond'

Loropetalum 'Purple Diamond' is a shrub for focal point, structure, suited to full sun to partial shade and loam or acid soil, flowering Mar, Apr, May.

Where to use it in a border

At around 150 cm, it sits best toward the back of a border, or on its own as a focal point with room around it. Give it about 150 cm of room to spread. It is hardy across USDA zones 7a to 10a, so check it suits your area before planting.

It appears in our lists of full sun, acid soil, evergreen plants, pollinator-friendly plants.

Border Builder uses Loropetalum 'Purple Diamond''s height, spread, soil, bloom months and companions to place it in a full border plan for your own conditions, on iPhone and iPad.

Flowering through the year

Worth knowing

• Evergreen, so it keeps the border furnished through winter.
• It tolerates acid soil but dislikes shallow chalk.
• Its flowers are valued by bees and other pollinators.

Good companions

Plants that share its conditions and style, chosen to complement its place in the border:

• Abelia 'Kaleidoscope'to edge in front
• Abelia 'Rose Creek'to edge in front
• African Daisyto edge in front
• Angeloniato edge in front
• Annual Vincato edge in front
• Bacopato edge in front

Garden styles

Foundation planting Modern