Loropetalum chinense grows best in fertile, slightly acidic soil in full sun for
deepest foliage colour and is hardy down to -15 degrees celsius. It is a popular ornamental plant, grown for its prolific clusters of flowers and (in the case
of the pink flowering variety) deeply coloured foliage that may contain various
green, copper, purple and red tones. HS Bonsai Nursery also call it as loropetalum chinense black pearl, fire dance, ever red, red diamond
