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- USDA Hardiness Zones 7 - 10
- Height 8 - 10 Feet
- Spread 6 Feet - 8 Feet
- Partial Shade to Full Sun
Loropetalum chinense f. rubrum 'Carolina Midnight' is an evergreen upright shrub that stands out with glossy, dark burgundy leaves that contrast with fuchsia-colored flowers in spring. Can be maintained as a formal hedge or trained into a small tree. Can also be used as a privacy screen or background shrub in the shrub border.
Carolina Midnight Loropetalum Care
Plant in acidic to neutral, well drained soil. Water to establish and then this shrub is drought tolerant. Mulch plants to maintain consistent moisture and to control weeds. Prune after spring flowering to shape and maintain desired size. Fertilize in early spring before blooming.
Carolina Midnight Loropetalum Spacing
Plant 6’ apart for hedges and privacy screens. Space 8’-9’ apart in the shrub border.
Carolina Midnight Loropetalum Plant Facts
| USDA Hardiness Zones: 7-10 |
| Flower Color(s): Fuchsia |
| Bloom Period: Late Winter to Early Spring |
| Foliage Color(s): Dark Burgundy |
| Light Exposure: Partial Shade to Full Sun |
| Height: 8-10 Feet |
| Spread: 6-8 Feet |
| Habit: Compact |
| Watering: Medium |
| Features: Exquisite Flowers and Foliage |
| Scientific Name: Loropetalum chinense 'NCI 002' PP #18,977 |
| Common Name: Carolina Midnight Loropetalum |
- SKU:
- CRMIDLOR
Container Sizes
Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on; type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
4.5" Pot
Also Know As:
4.5" Container
Plant Age:
~ 6 months
Plant Size:
~ 3"-6"
Pot Size:
~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
Volume:
1.42 quarts
Quart Pot
Also Know As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
2.5 Quart
Also Know As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
#1 Pot
Also Know As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
#2 Pot
Also Know As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
#3 Pot
Also Know As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
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Planter Shipping
Standard Colors: 2-3 business days
Special Order Colors: 8 weeks - this is due to the planter being custom made with the color(s) of your choice
Please Note: On special orders there can not be any cancellations
Plant Shipping
Time of Order:
Summer Shipping
- If there is extreme heat we’ll delay shipping.
- We’ll have to review what areas the plants are traveling through along with your location
Once your plant is shipped you’ll receive an email with tracking information. Depending on the above criteria we’ll ship your plant(s) towards beginning of the following week from your order. We put together this helpful guide of what to do when you receive your plants in the mail.
It is important to know that all of our plants are clearly labeled for which growing zones the plant can survive in. The plants are thoroughly trialed and tested in every growing zone before we state the plant can grow in a zone. Again, our #1 priority is to ship the plants to you healthy and ready to thrive in your location. So we will do everything in our power to do so.