Loropetalum - Carolina Midnight

Carolina Midnight® Loropetalum (Loropetalum chinense ‘Monum’)

A Bold, Evergreen Shrub with Deep Purple Foliage and Vibrant Pink Blooms

The Carolina Midnight® Loropetalum is a striking evergreen shrub prized for its rich, dark purple foliage and bright pink, fringe-like flowers that appear in spring. Blooming in early to mid-spring, this shrub delivers a dramatic burst of color that contrasts beautifully against its deep-toned leaves. With a naturally compact, rounded growth habit and excellent heat tolerance, Carolina Midnight® is an outstanding choice for adding bold color, texture, and year-round interest to home gardens and landscapes.

Key Features:

• Vibrant Spring Blooms: Produces clusters of bright pink, fringe-like flowers in early to mid-spring, creating a stunning floral display.

• Rich Purple Foliage: Deep burgundy to nearly black leaves provide bold color throughout the growing season.

• Evergreen & Dependable: Maintains attractive foliage year-round in mild climates.

• Low Maintenance: Easy to grow once established and well-suited for low-maintenance landscapes.

• Pollinator Friendly: Flowers attract bees and other beneficial pollinators.

Mature Size:

• Height: 4–6 feet

• Spread: 4–5 feet

• Growth Rate: Moderate

USDA Hardiness Zones:

• Zones: 7–10

Chill Hours:

• Low to Moderate (well-suited for mild winter climates)

Care Instructions:

• Sunlight: Prefers full sun to partial shade; best foliage color develops with more sun exposure.

• Soil: Thrives in well-drained, slightly acidic soil enriched with organic matter.

• Watering: Water regularly during establishment; once established, moderately drought tolerant.

• Pruning: Prune lightly after flowering, if needed, to maintain shape and size.

• Mulching: Apply mulch to conserve moisture and protect root systems.

Landscape Uses:

• Ideal for foundation plantings, shrub borders, and mixed landscape beds.

• Excellent as a specimen plant or mass-planted for bold color contrast.

• Works well as a low hedge or accent shrub.

• Pairs beautifully with gardenia, boxwood, ligustrum, and other evergreen shrubs.

• Adds year-round foliage color and strong curb appeal to residential landscapes.

The Carolina Midnight® Loropetalum is a standout landscape shrub that offers dramatic foliage, dependable spring blooms, and easy care. Whether used as a focal point, mass planting, or accent shrub, this plant brings bold color and refined beauty to the garden throughout the year.