Larger growing than Loropetalum China Pink; Loropetalum Plum Delight (Loropetalum chinense) is a rounded evergreen shrub with ornamental foliage that emerges plum purple and ages to deep purple . The striking magenta pink flowers smother the whole plant and appear mostly during spring and will also spot flower throughout the year.

Loropetalum are a very versatile shrub are ideal as a feature specimen in a sunny border, along drives or pathways or in rockeries as well as around pools. Also known as Chinese Fringe Flower, their striking coloured foliage makes them an attractive feature when grown in tubs. Likes a well drained soil in full to part shade and grows better if regularly fertilised.