Loropetalum 'Plum Gorgeous' is a stunning evergreen shrub admired for its rich burgundy to deep purple foliage and masses of vibrant hot pink, fringe-like flowers. Flowering heavily from late winter through spring, with additional flushes throughout the year, it provides outstanding year-round colour and contrast in the garden. Its naturally compact, rounded habit makes it ideal for hedging, feature planting, borders, mass planting and containers. Hardy, low maintenance and highly versatile, 'Plum Gorgeous' is an excellent choice for both modern and traditional Australian landscapes.

Flowers

Abundant clusters of vivid hot pink, strap-like flowers appear from late winter through spring, with repeat flowering during the warmer months. The colourful blooms attract bees and other beneficial pollinators.

Foliage

Rich burgundy to deep purple evergreen foliage provides vibrant colour throughout the year. New growth often emerges with brighter plum tones before maturing to a deep wine-purple.

Fruit

Produces small, dry capsule fruits after flowering, although they are insignificant and rarely noticed.

Form & Size

A dense, rounded evergreen shrub with a naturally compact growth habit.

Mature Size: Approximately 1–1.5m high × 1–1.5m wide

Growing Conditions

Sun: Full sun to part shade. Best foliage colour develops in full sun.

Soil: Prefers fertile, well-drained soils enriched with organic matter but adapts to a wide range of soil types.

Water: Water regularly during establishment. Once established it is moderately drought tolerant but performs best with occasional deep watering during extended dry periods.

Frost: Tolerates light to moderate frosts once established.

Wind: Handles coastal conditions and moderate winds well.

Climate: Well suited to subtropical, warm temperate and coastal climates throughout Australia.

Uses

• Feature shrub
• Low hedging
• Borders
• Mass planting
• Feature pots
• Courtyard gardens
• Colour contrast planting
• Commercial landscaping
• Mixed garden beds

Maintenance

Prune lightly after the main flowering period to maintain a compact shape and encourage fresh colourful growth. Feed annually with a slow-release fertiliser in spring and mulch well to retain soil moisture and suppress weeds.

Notes

'Plum Gorgeous' is prized for its striking combination of colourful foliage and vibrant flowers. Its naturally tidy habit and excellent year-round appearance make it an outstanding landscape shrub for adding bold contrast alongside green foliage plants. It is easy to grow, highly adaptable and requires minimal maintenance once established.

Companion Plants

• Gardenia 'Magnifica'
• Nandina 'Moon Bay'
• Liriope 'Emerald Cascade'
• Lomandra 'Little Pal'
• Camellia
• Azalea
• Buxus microphylla var. japonica
• Magnolia 'Little Gem'
• Agapanthus

Common Name: Plum Gorgeous Loropetalum

Botanical Name: Loropetalum chinense 'Plum Gorgeous'

Family: Hamamelidaceae

Origin: Cultivated selection of Loropetalum chinense, a species native to China, Japan and Southeast Asia.