Just lost our ruby loropetalum, all dried up, when just two days ago was very healthy. Live in Asheville, NC...gets plenty of attention. Can I save it by cutting it all the way back, leaves are still on?
Chinese Fringe does well with pruning, though early spring is the best time.
It's possible your plant will regrow.These links have more information.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/loropetalum/pruning-overgrown-loropetalum.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/loropetalum/loropetalum-shrubs.htm
My gardener has pruned most of the lower branches and left a view of empty branches. Will Loropetalum sprout on the lower bare branches?
Yes, in fact, these can handle very severe pruning. It is often necessary to prune heavily up to twice a year. These will quickly grow back. This article will give you some more information: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/loropetalum/pruning-overgrown-loropetalum.htm
What's wrong with my loropetalum?? Had to trim it back twice last year. The last time in Oct. Now they look brown, don't appear to have any new growth and very few flowers. They were gorgeous up until this point. They've been in the ground for 5 years. If you break a twig off they don't appear to be dead...Help
These could have suffered a fungal infection. I recommend applying, both, wettable sulfur and dolomitic lime. This will kill off the infection, and condition the soil back to a more suitable condition. This article will give you more information on the care of these: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/loropetalum/loropetalum-shrubs.htm
Is it a requirement lora pendulum especially (and other bushes) MUST be trimmed 6" to 12" off the ground? We recently had our lora pendulum bushes pruned down to about 25-30" off the ground or so. A neighbor who reads a lot - said they should have been trimmed down to 6 to 12 inches. We have a crepe myrtle in the landscape (in front of the lora pendulum and the landscaping company said that was taken into consideration - keeping the bushes in proportion with the crepe myrtle. Thank you for your response. Maureen Bergstrom
This is proper, and they did do the right thing for the situation. It will not hurt the plants to leave a little more than recommended.
I have about 17 Crimson Fire Loropetalum plants that are about 3-4 years old. Located in zone 7, they get full sun most of the day. My problem is all but about 3 have lost their color. Three are the deep burgundy; all others are very light pink (some almost white) and/or green. I’ve fertilized with organic fertilizer recommended by the nursery. They said they would begin turning darker within days but the opposite is happening. The three that are the correct color are intermingled with those that are light. Quite random. I’m ready to dig them all up but I know they would look beautiful if I could just get their color to return.
This loropetalum thrives in full to part sun and is adaptable, but prefers slightly acidic, moist but well-drained soil. Water thoroughly when planted. Provide a deep watering once or twice per week until established. Once established are fairly drought tolerant and only need water during dry spells.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/loropetalum/loropetalum-shrubs.htm
Add 2-3 inches of mulch when planting. Mulch will protect the roots in extreme temperatures and keep the soil moist. Fertilize in spring with a slow release, balanced fertilizer.
I purchased a lorapetalum but it is scraggly looking ..I know you prune after the flowers in the spring ..my question is can I prune it now or do I wait until it flowers in the spring?
Loropetalum blooms on old wood so pruning now may reduce the flowers next spring. If you aren't concerned about the blooms, go ahead and prune.
You may be able to see the formed buds and can prune from the tip up to them if that helps the appearance of the shrub.
Here is general care info:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/loropetalum/loropetalum-shrubs.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/loropetalum/pruning-overgrown-loropetalum.htm
but northside facing house does not so assuming Florida sun is stressing southside. Tried some epsom salt solution to provide magnesium but does seem to help. Watering daily now to see if that helps. Any ideas? Photo with yellow leaves is south side of plant and no yellow leaves is noth side facing house.
I would not water every day. That could cause more problems. Here's an article that should help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/loropetalum/fertilizing-chinese-fringe-plant.htm