Ruby Loropetalum
For sale in Lawrenceville, GA
- Moderate to Fast (1-2 ft/year)
- Full Sun to Part Shade
- Cold hardy to USDA Zone 8a
- Deer resistant
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About Ruby Loropetalum
Ruby Loropetalum (Loropetalum chinense var. rubrum 'Ruby') is a mid-sized loropetalum cultivar with rich burgundy-red new growth that matures to a deep bronzy-green, offering more color variation across the plant than the more uniformly purple Purple Diamond selection. It grows at a moderate to fast pace to 5-6 feet tall and wide, filling in faster than the more compact Purple Diamond while staying smaller than old, unnamed loropetalum seedlings that can reach 10+ feet. Bright fuchsia-pink, fringe-petaled flowers cover the plant in a heavy spring bloom with lighter rebloom through summer and fall. Ruby Loropetalum handles Georgia's clay soil and summer humidity without issue and, once established, tolerates drought reasonably well. It's deer resistant, an important trait for the many Lawrenceville properties bordering wooded lots. Because its new growth flushes bright red-purple through the growing season, it provides ongoing color contrast against green-leaved companions even outside its main spring bloom window.
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Plant Specifications
| Mature Height | 5-6 ft |
|---|---|
| Mature Width | 5-6 ft |
| Sun Requirements | Full Sun to Part Shade |
| Water Needs | Moderate until established, then drought tolerant |
| Bloom Season | Spring (with sporadic rebloom) |
| Growth Rate | Moderate to Fast (1-2 ft/year) |
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 8a |
| Deer Resistant | Yes |
| Pet Safe | Yes |
| Native to Georgia | No |
Planting Instructions & Regional Tips
Plant Ruby Loropetalum in full sun for the richest foliage color and best bloom; it tolerates part shade with slightly muted color. Georgia clay needs only light amendment. Water regularly through the first season, then reduce as the plant establishes drought tolerance. Prune after the main spring bloom to control size and encourage a fresh flush of colorful new growth.
Fast Facts
- Mature size: 5-6 ft tall and wide
- Rich burgundy-red new growth matures to bronzy-green
- Bright fuchsia-pink fringed spring flowers with rebloom
- Deer resistant, moderately drought tolerant once established
- Faster growing than compact cultivars like Purple Diamond
- Pet safe evergreen shrub
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Ruby Loropetalum FAQs
How is Ruby Loropetalum different from Purple Diamond?
Ruby Loropetalum grows slightly larger and faster (5-6 ft) than the more compact Purple Diamond (4-6 ft), and its foliage shows more color variation, with bright burgundy-red new growth maturing to bronzy-green rather than staying uniformly deep purple. Both share similar bloom timing and deer resistance.
Is Ruby Loropetalum deer resistant?
Yes, Ruby Loropetalum is considered deer resistant, making it a reliable choice for Gwinnett County properties bordering wooded areas with regular deer traffic. As with any "deer resistant" plant, hungry deer in a hard winter may still sample new growth occasionally, but damage is typically minimal.