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Loropetalum chinense var. rubrum 'Purple Majesty' (Red Fringe Flower) - A large rounded, evergreen shrub with graceful arching branches. It reaches 6-8 feet tall with a similar if not wider width but can be kept lower and tighter with pruning. New growth is a dark burgundy, ultimately maturing to a brilliant purple with the leaves holding their brilliant purple tint throughout the year. Fuchsia-pink flowers appear in spring in masses in spring and then throughout the year. When in full bloom the air around the plant is perfumed with a delicate sweet scent.
Best in full sun or part shade with occasional watering. Hardy to 15-20° F. Can be used in a variety of ways - in mass plantings as a hedge, as a specimen tree or as a patio tree.
The white flowering natural form (Loropetalum chinense var. chinense) is noted as coming from the wilds of China, India and Japan but Loropetalum chinense var. rubrum was first described from material of garden origin and has been widely cultivated in southern China. For more information on cultivation and the species, see our listing of the white flowering Loropetalum chinense. We grew this nice dark selection from 1999 until closing the nursery in 2025 and noted that it was very similar to Loropetalum chinense var. rubrum 'Hines Purple Leaf', but perhaps has slightly darker leaves.
The information displayed on this page about Loropetalum chinense var. rubrum 'Purple Majesty' is based on our research conducted about this plant from books in our nursery library as well as from information that is provided by reliable online resources. We also have included our own observations made about it as it grew in the nursery gardens and other gardens visited, as well how the crops of this plant performed in the containers when we had them in our nursery field. We also include comments received from others and welcome hearing from anyone who has information about this plant, particularly if it includes cultural information aiding others to better grow it.
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