Loropetalum

Plant in fertile, humus-rich moist but well-drained soil in sun or part shade with shelter from cold winds. Best with winter protection, or overwintered in a cold greenhouse. Will not survive winter temperatures below -5C. Ideal for flower borders and beds, wall-side borders, city & courtyard gardens, coastal cottage & informal garden patio & container plants

Usually the showy, spidery flowers open in late Winter, and continue well into Spring

Take semi- ripe cuttings from this season's growth in Autumn. Cut neatly, just below a leaf node, a 5" approx. piece of a healthy shoot that has soft growth at the tip. pinch out the growing tip, and cut off the bottom leaves. Dip the bottom of the cutting in hormone rooting powder, and carefully place in a pot of cutting compost with the leaves just above the level of the compost. Water, label, cover with a polythene bag, and place in a warm, bright place, out of direct sunlight. Take the polythene bag off periodically for a while for ventilation (at least twice a week)