BOTANICAL NAME:  Loropetalum chinesis v. r. ‘Cerise Charm’

COMMON NAME: “Cerise Charm Loropetalum”

ATTRACTS:  Bees & Butterflies

RESISTANT: Deer

BLOOM COLOR/ TIME: Red flowers in Spring

LIGHT REQUIREMENTS:   Full to Part Sun

HEIGHT: 3 to 4 feet

WIDTH: 3 to 4 feet

EVERGREEN OR DECIDUOUS: Evergreen

WATER REQUIREMENTS: Average

SOIL REQUIREMENTS: Rich, loamy, loose, slightly acidic to neutral soil that drains quickly

GARDEN ATTRIBUTES: Dramatic foliage color

Drought tolerant

HARDINESS ZONES: 7-11

Cerise Charm Loropetalum is a compact growing, evergreen shrub that has graceful, arching branches. It has dark plum, almost black foliage, and red flowers in Spring. Good selection for a colorful specimen or accent in borders.