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When Loropetalum is green and not purple or its proper color, it may be an effect of excess water, dry conditions, too much fertilizer, or even the result of a rootstock reverting. Lighting levels seem to have a large hand in leaf color as well. The deep coloring is caused by a pigment which is influenced by UV rays.
- Why is my loropetalum not purple?
- What is the best fertilizer for loropetalum?
- Does loropetalum stay green all year?
- How much water does a loropetalum need?
- Can you hard prune loropetalum?
- How fast does Purple Diamond Loropetalum grow?
- What can I plant next to loropetalum?
- Can loropetalum grow in full sun?
- How do you make loropetalum bloom?
- Do loropetalum lose their leaves in winter?
- How do you look after loropetalum?
- Why is my loropetalum yellow?
Why is my loropetalum not purple?
Too much intense heat
While it may sound strange that either too much shade or too much heat can cause the same problem, the pigment production in Loropetalum is inhibited by extreme heat, especially in many older varieties, which have not been bred to hold their purple color effectively.
What is the best fertilizer for loropetalum?
Best Fertilizer For Loropetalum
A balanced fertilizer like an 8-8-8 or similar will work well. Look for fertilizers labeled for acid loving plants (such as hydrangea) to help improve soil acidity. Miracle Grow will work well for loropetalum in both the landscape and in containers.
Does loropetalum stay green all year?
In summer, we often turn to tropical plants for vibrant foliage. Fortunately, we can find color during the winter months in a few sturdy evergreens. Purple Pixie® Loropetalum offers gorgeous purple foliage throughout the season. Locate this plant against a solid evergreen backdrop for a vibrant display.
How much water does a loropetalum need?
Loropetalum in pots should be watered regularly to keep soil moist. For most situations, this will mean once to twice per week. Plants will do best when they are watered deeply; look for water to come out the drainage holes of your pot to indicate that all of the soil is wet.
Can you hard prune loropetalum?
Maintenance or light pruning or shearing of Loropetalum for shaping purposes can be performed almost any time of year. ... Heavy or hard pruning to reduce the size of the plant, to remove lower branches to tree form a shrub, or to rejuvenate an old plant, should be performed immediately after early spring flowering.
How fast does Purple Diamond Loropetalum grow?
The “Blush” variety of Loropetalum grows around one foot per year, while the Purple Diamond may grow 2 -3 feet/year.
What can I plant next to loropetalum?
Set 'Lemon Lime' Nandina against the rich foliage of Purple Diamond® Loropetalum and flank with 'Soft Caress' Mahonia. The purple foliage complements both the soft foliage of 'Lemon Lime' Nandina and the bright flowers of 'Soft Caress' Mahonia.
Can loropetalum grow in full sun?
Easy to Grow
Loropetalums are easy, easy, easy. Once established, they're very drought tolerant and frankly, hard to kill. Give them full or part sun and acid to neutral, well-drained soil. (Not alkaline soil, though—the leaves will turn yellow between the veins.)
How do you make loropetalum bloom?
Loropetalum bloom in early spring and summer so right after this is the best time to fertilize your plants. If this period has passed anytime until early fall will work just fine. Loropetalum prefers a slightly acidic soil so look for a slow release granular fertilizer specific to acid loving plants.
Do loropetalum lose their leaves in winter?
Leaf loss is not surprising on this shrub. It does much better farther south. However, since the branches still show green, apparently the branches are alive. ... Next spring, give it time to leaf out before you prune off any winter dieback.
How do you look after loropetalum?
Note also that Loropetalum chinense is particularly hardy to the cold, so growing it in pots is all the more possible.
- Ensure that you have proper drainage.
- Fill the pot in with good soil mix.
- Provide fertilizer once a year.
- Water in case of heat wave or prolonged dry spell because plants in pots need water more often.
Why is my loropetalum yellow?
A: Loropetalum is a tough shrub but, like a lot of woody plants, it does not like to have wet roots all the time. Soggy soil prevents roots from absorbing nutrients. The result is yellow leaves: exactly what you have. Your best bet is to dig them up and replant after adding soil to this wet place.
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