{"product_id":"loropetalum-purple-majesty-5-gallon-chinese-fringe-flower","title":"Loropetalum 'Purple Majesty' (5 Gallon) Chinese Fringe Flower","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout this item\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdd year-round color and vibrant beauty to your landscape with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLoropetalum chinense var. rubrum 'Purple Majesty'\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, an attractive, multi-stemmed evergreen shrub prized for its rich purple foliage and spectacular, fringe-like pink flowers. New growth emerges in shades of deep burgundy and brick red before maturing to a beautiful, rich purple that provides striking color throughout the year.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn spring, the branches become adorned with an abundance of fragrant, bright fuchsia-pink flowers, each featuring delicate, ribbon-like petals. Occasional repeat flowering may occur throughout the growing season, adding even more seasonal interest.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant Characteristics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Evergreen leaves emerge dark burgundy-red and mature to a rich, deep purple, providing beautiful year-round color.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Abundant, fragrant, fuchsia-pink, fringe-like blooms appear primarily in spring, with occasional additional flowering throughout the year.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 6–8 feet tall and 4–6 feet wide at maturity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Gracefully arching branches form an attractive, rounded, multi-stemmed shrub.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e USDA Zones 7–10.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowing \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Grows best in full sun to partial shade. Full sun encourages the deepest purple foliage coloration, while excessive shade may result in greener leaves.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoil:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Prefers rich, well-draining, slightly acidic soil. Avoid poorly drained or highly alkaline soils.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Water regularly during establishment. Once established, it is moderately drought tolerant, although occasional watering during extended dry periods will help maintain healthy growth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePruning:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Generally low-maintenance. Prune after the main spring flowering period to maintain shape and encourage attractive growth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLandscape Uses\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA versatile and colorful addition to the landscape, 'Purple Majesty' is ideal for foundation plantings, flowering hedges, privacy screens, and mass plantings. Its dramatic foliage and vibrant spring flowers also make it an excellent standalone specimen or an eye-catching accent in mixed shrub borders and garden beds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith its rich purple foliage, graceful branching, and brilliant pink flowers, Purple Majesty brings exceptional color, texture, and year-round interest to the garden.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"the PLNThouse Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68039258374359,"sku":null,"price":68.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0820\/7522\/2231\/files\/IMG_7707.jpg?v=1794417303","url":"https:\/\/www.theplnthouse.com\/products\/loropetalum-purple-majesty-5-gallon-chinese-fringe-flower","provider":"the PLNThouse Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}