Lorapetalum: 'Plum'

(common name: Chinese Fringe Flower)

Description:

Ruby has shiny ruby red young leaves which are smaller than the other varieties. Ruby can be used as a substitute for barberry or nandina. Ruby displays bright pink flowers in the spring.

• type: Evergreen
• hardiness: 7
• exposure: Full Sun, Partial Shade
• preferred soil: well drained
• bloom time: Spring