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JAZZ HANDS® VELVET LOROPETALUM
Loropetalum chinense
'Gekkou'
PP29320 Plant propagation prohibited
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Jumbo gallon Potted
(SKU: 20347)
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List Price $45.00 Per Plant
Hardiness Zone: 7-10 · Mature Height: 3-5 Feet · Mature Spread: 3-5 Feet
Jazz Hands® Velvet Loropetalum doesn't just show color—it performs it. With foliage so dark and velvety it looks hand-painted, this compact evergreen shrub brings rich burgundy-purple drama to the garden from the moment its leaves emerge. Then spring arrives with a showy burst of bright pink, ribbon-like flowers that dance above the foliage like a flurry of confetti.
This standout shrub is prized for its reliable color retention, thriving in heat, humidity, and full sun without fading into dull tones. Its neat, mounded habit makes it a natural fit for foundation plantings, colorful borders, and mass plantings. Whether you're creating a modern landscape or adding contrast to classic garden designs, Jazz Hands® Velvet Loropetalum provides phenomenal texture and visual depth.
Deer-resistant, disease-resistant, and impressively low maintenance, this shrub shines in busy landscapes that demand year-round beauty without constant upkeep. With superior performance proven through trials in some of the toughest southern climates, Jazz Hands® Velvet Loropetalum continues to provide healthy growth and exceptional bloom coverage. It's a small shrub with huge personality—and it brings its "velvet curtain" of color every season.
Family: Hamamelidaceae · Common Name: Fringe Flower
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- A pre-applied, pre-measured amount of time release fertilizer that keeps your plant well nourished for up to one year.
- Pre-hydrated Hydro-Gels are included in the top of each container to use when planting as they help retain soil moisture, and plants will establish more quickly with less transplant shock. Plants will also survive drought-like conditions and accidental missed waterings better.
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JAZZ HANDS® VELVET LOROPETALUM Plant Characteristics
Bark Color*
| • | Gray |
Bark Type*
| • | Smooth |
Brand*
| • | Proven Winners® Color Choice® |
Cultural Information*
| • | Leaf Scorch - High Resistance |
| • | Leaf Spot - High Resistance |
| • | Powdery Mildew - High Resistance |
| • | Root Rot - Moderate Resistance |
Flower Color*
| • | Hot Pink/Fuchsia |
Growth Rate*
| • | Medium |
Leaf Color Fall*
| • | Purple/Brilliant Purple |
Leaf Color Spring*
| • | Purple |
Leaf Color Summer*
| • | Purple |
Leaf Color Winter*
| • | Burgundy/Crimson/Maroon |
Leaf Type*
| • | Semi-Evergreen |
Plant Type*
| • | Shrub |
Preferred Soil Conditions*
| • | Adapts Well to Most Soil Types |
| • | Average |
| • | Drought Tolerant |
| • | Moist |
| • | Well-Drained |
Propagation Methods*
| • | Cuttings or Divisions |
Season of Interest*
| • | Early Spring |
| • | Fall |
| • | Late Spring/Early Summer |
| • | Late Summer/Early Autumn |
| • | Spring |
| • | Spring Flowering |
| • | Summer |
| • | Winter |
| • | Year-Round |
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JAZZ HANDS® VELVET LOROPETALUM Homeowner Growing & Maintenance Tips
- Recommended Soil:
- Prefers well-drained, acidic soil for optimal foliage color and flower production.
- Tolerates sandy or loamy soils but avoid heavy clay unless amended.
- Mulch helps maintain soil moisture and acidity.
- Sun Exposure:
- Performs best in full sun to partial shade.
- Full sun encourages the deepest burgundy-purple foliage tone.
- Afternoon shade may be beneficial in extremely hot regions.
- Irrigation Needs:
- Water regularly during establishment to develop a strong root system.
- Once established, has moderate drought tolerance and appreciates consistent moisture.
- Avoid soggy soil—Loropetalum roots prefer lightly moist, never saturated, conditions.
- Feeding & Nutrients:
- Apply a balanced, acid-loving plant fertilizer in early spring.
- Supplemental feeding in mid-summer may enhance color and vigor.
- Organic mulch supports beneficial soil structure and pH.
- Pruning & Maintenance:
- Typically requires minimal pruning thanks to its tidy, mounded form.
- If shaping is desired, prune lightly after the spring flowering flush.
- Avoid cutting deeply into old wood, as Loropetalum flowers on newer growth.
- Deer-resistant and generally worry-free in the landscape.
Interesting Notes About JAZZ HANDS® VELVET LOROPETALUM
- Velvet by Nature: The rich foliage gets its velvety appearance from naturally matte leaf surfaces — no trick of the light, it's built right into the plant's genetics.
- A Japanese Masterpiece: This variety was bred by renowned Japanese plantsman Yuji Suzuki, known for crafting Loropetalum selections with exceptional foliage color and form.
- Spring Fireworks: The bright pink, streamer-like blooms are technically "strap-shaped petals," a hallmark trait of the Chinese Fringe-Flower species.
- Color That Doesn't Quit: Unlike older varieties that fade to muddy green, Jazz Hands® Velvet was selected specifically for maintaining its deep purple hue even in intense heat.
- Southern Superstar: Extensive trials in Texas and Alabama proved this cultivar's impressive durability in hot, humid climates—a key reason it's become a landscape favorite.
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