Loropetalum chinense 'Black Pearl'

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Redefine your garden’s drama with Loropetalum chinense 'Black Pearl', a striking evergreen shrub prized for its near-black, plum-purple foliage. This sophisticated 'Chinese Fringe Flower' provides year-round structural contrast, erupting in early spring with a profusion of vivid cerise-pink, ribbon-like blooms that resemble glowing streamers. Naturally compact and mound-forming, 'Black Pearl' reaches a mature height of approximately 1.5m, making it an exceptional choice for contemporary patio containers, low-maintenance flowering hedges, or as a focal specimen in sheltered borders. This resilient, easy-to-grow beauty maintains its deep leaf colour even in winter, thriving in neutral to slightly acidic, well-drained soil in sunny or partially shaded spots.

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Key Features

Plants by type
  • Shrubs
Flower Colour
  • Pink
Eventual Height
  • 1-1.5m
Flowering Month
  • February
  • March
Planting Position
  • Full sun
Features
  • semi-evergreen
  • Winter flowering
  • Spring flowering
  • Scented

How to care for Loropetalum chinense 'Black Pearl'

Light:
Grows best in full sun or partial shade. More sunlight usually helps maintain strong foliage colour.

Soil:
Prefers fertile, humus-rich soil that drains well and is slightly acidic.

Water:
Water regularly while establishing and during prolonged dry spells.

Pruning:
Prune lightly after flowering to maintain shape or encourage bushier growth.

Hardiness:
Hardy in sheltered UK gardens; protection from severe frost is beneficial.

Feeding:
Apply compost or an ericaceous fertiliser in spring to support healthy growth.

Notes

Evergreen ornamental shrub

Deep burgundy to purple foliage

Fringed pink flowers appear in spring

Compact, rounded growth habit

Provides year-round colour and structure

Suitable for borders, containers, or feature planting

Best grown in sheltered positions

Mature size approx. 1–1.5 m tall × 1–1.5 m wide

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