Jazz Hands® Pink Loropetalum - 3 Gallon

Jazz Hands Pink Loropetalum - Burgundy Foliage Shrub Foundation Plant | 1-2 ft, Single Plant

Transform your landscape with stunning year-round burgundy foliage and delicate pink blooms. The Jazz Hands Pink Loropetalum is a compact, dwarf evergreen shrub that delivers exceptional color and texture to any garden design. This exceptional ornamental shrub has become a favorite among landscape designers for its reliable performance and striking appearance. With its deep burgundy-red leaves and fragrant pink flowers and compact growth habit, the Jazz Hands Pink Loropetalum creates dramatic color contrast while maintaining an elegant, manageable size. The dense branching structure and fine-textured foliage create stunning visual impact while providing excellent structure for foundation plantings, borders, and container gardens. Unlike larger loropetalum varieties that can overwhelm smaller spaces, these dwarf flowering shrubs provide bold color impact that actually improves with age as the foliage deepens in color.

Why You'll Love the Jazz Hands Pink Loropetalum

Compact Year-Round Color: Mature size of 3-4 feet tall and wide make this the perfect choice for foundation plantings, mixed borders, and small garden spaces.

Effortless Beauty: Plant 3-4 feet apart in well-draining soil and they quickly establish into stunning focal points. These dwarf loropetalum shrubs have earned recognition as top performers in Southern and coastal landscapes.

Exceptional Hardiness: Thrives in USDA zones 7-10 with excellent heat and humidity tolerance. Once established, demonstrates impressive drought resistance and adaptability to various soil conditions.

Low-Maintenance Appeal: A low-maintenance landscaping choice due to minimal pruning requirements and natural disease resistance - perfect for busy homeowners seeking maximum impact with minimal effort.

Jazz Hands Pink Loropetalum Details

• Botanical Name: Loropetalum chinense 'Jazz Hands Pink'
• Type: Dwarf evergreen flowering shrub
• Mature Size: 3-4 ft tall × 3-4 ft wide
• Growth Rate: Moderate — 6-12 inches per year
• Light: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil: Well-drained; adaptable to clay, loam, or sandy soil with good drainage
• Water: Moderate; drought tolerant once established
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 7, 8, 9, 10

Growing Conditions

Soil Adaptability: Tolerates a wide range of soil types from sandy to clay-based soils. However, consistent moisture with good drainage produces optimal growth and foliage color, and avoid poorly draining or consistently wet locations.

Light Requirements: Performs best in full sun to partial shade conditions. Full sun locations intensify the burgundy foliage color while partial shade areas maintain excellent color with slightly less intensity.

Hardiness: USDA zones 7-10, making it suitable for Southern states, coastal regions, and areas with mild winter temperatures.

Care Instructions

Watering: Water regularly during the first growing season to establish deep roots, then reduce to occasional deep watering. Drought tolerant once established but benefits from supplemental irrigation during extended dry periods.

Pruning: Light pruning after spring flowering to maintain shape if desired. Natural growth habit rarely requires heavy pruning.

Fertilizing: Apply balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring for optimal growth and flowering. Avoid high-nitrogen fertilizers that can reduce flowering.

Landscaping Uses

Versatile Applications: Jazz Hands Pink Loropetalum's versatility makes it suitable for: foundation plantings, mixed shrub borders, container gardens, accent plantings, low hedges, and mass plantings for color impact.

Foundation Excellence: The compact size and year-round color make it ideal for planting near home foundations where larger shrubs would eventually require aggressive pruning or obstruct windows and walkways.

Frequently Asked Questions

How far apart should I plant Jazz Hands Pink Loropetalum shrubs? Space plants 3-4 feet apart for individual specimen plantings, or 2-3 feet apart for a continuous hedge effect. This spacing allows for proper air circulation and mature growth without overcrowding.

How fast does Jazz Hands Pink Loropetalum grow and when does it bloom? Expect moderate growth of 6-12 inches per year, reaching mature size in 3-5 years. Pink fragrant flowers appear in early spring (March-April) before new growth emerges, creating a stunning display against the burgundy foliage.

Is Jazz Hands Pink Loropetalum deer resistant and cold hardy? Yes, the plant demonstrates excellent deer resistance due to its natural compounds. Cold hardiness extends through USDA zone 7 with protection from harsh winter winds, though some leaf damage may occur in zone 7 during severe cold snaps.