Loperatum Care

Once established, you will need to water loropetalum once a week unless it rains. Loropetalum growing in pots may need to be watered more frequently as the planters will dry out faster than the ground will. Newly planted loropetalum will need to be watered several times per week, especially if you plant during a hot time of the year.

The best time to trim loropetalum is right after it has finished flowering. This late spring and early summer time frame will be the best time of year to prune loropetalum because it will be growing quickly and will return to a full shape again. If you are wondering if it is too late to prune your loropetalum just know that the biggest risk is that a very late pruning will reduce the amount of flowers in the spring. Your plants will continue to grow no matter what time of year you cut your loropetalum back. We recommend leaving the plants alone during the winter and do not prune or fertilize. You may water if you have a period of drought.

Applying a slow release fertilizer in spring is the best time. The plants prefer slightly acidic soil and the fertilizer should ensure the plants thrive. A yearly application of fertilizer will help the shrub bloom and have healthy growth in the summer. Summer and fall applications of fertilizer are OK too, but we do not recommend fertilizing in the winter.

Their preferred growing conditions include sun to partial shade (especially afternoon shade).

Grow in well-drained, moderately fertile soil in a sheltered, sunny site. Protect in winter in cold areas.

Loropetalums are cold hardy in USDA zones 7-10 and require minimal maintenance.

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