Loropetalums have long been a favorite landscape shrub, bringing lush evergreen foliage and abundant spring blooms to the garden. Old-fashioned varieties grow to overwhelming proportions, but not ...

Loropetalum, sometimes known as Chinese fringe flower, is a superb, spring flowering, lightly scented evergreen shrub for milder climates. Reliable, adaptable and impressively drought tolerant, ...

Loropetalum are so easy to grow, you can practically plant them and forget them. But you won't, because these shrubs with white, pink, creamy white, or reddish-purple blooms, also called Chinese ...

Offerings of dwarf shrubs are plentiful from growers, so there are many to choose from. They’ve become trendy and desired. If for full sun, consider Kaleidoscope or Confetti abelia. I love the ...

Old fashioned Loropetalums grow to gargantuan sizes, swallowing everything in their path, but not Purple Pixie® Dwarf Weeping Loropetalum. This compact variety hugs the ground, spreading its flowing ...

Loropetalums have a bold beauty in landscapes that I admire, but I’ve noticed that the traditional, large varieties can sometimes be a bit overwhelming in small garden spaces. That’s why I love the ...

Most gardeners I've come in contact with have a list of favorite plants. At the top of my list is firebush, which I've shared with you in a previous article. Since fall is an excellent time to plant ...

Evergreen shrubs form the backbone of the winter garden. Discover gorgeous evergreen shrubs that provide color and texture all year long. Learn how to use these plants to keep the garden looking its ...

Last week we discussed ground covers and evergreen perennials that I’ve observed in my trial gardens. This week, we are discussing plants and shrubs for full sun that are doing quite well. There is a ...