LOROPETALUM chinense 'Black Pearl'

Description:Common name: Chinese Witch Hazel. An evergreen compact shrub with dark purple leaves and spider-like deep pink flowers in spring

Uses: Dramatic contrast of leaf colour and flower shape and colour

Climate/Position: Sunny position, sheltered from wind

Height/Spread: Height 1 to 1.5 metres

Soil Requirements: Well drained, but humus rich soil

Pruning: Any pruning should be done in mid spring, after the danger of frost