Carolina Moonlight® Loropetalum
Loropetalum chinense 'NCI 002' PP#18,977
Cool white blooms! A compact, dense variety featuring abundant creamy white tassel blooms. Presentation is further enhanced with thick, evergreen foliage and very small olive green leaves. Blooms in later winter to early spring.
| Plant Type | Evergreen | |
| Light | Full Sun to Part Shade | |
| Average Height | 5' to 6' | |
| Average Width | 5' to 6' | |
| Average Spacing | 3' to 4' | |
| Hardiness Zones | Zone 7-9 (0°F to 30°F) (-17°C to -1°C) | |
| Soil Moisture | Well-drained, semi-moist |
- Accent
- Container
- Hedge
- Mass Planting
- Screen
- Specimen
Pruning:
- Prune to maintain size and shape
- Shear after flowering
Fertilize:
- Apply general purpose fertilizer in the spring when new growth appears. Check with your preferred garden center for your specific area.
To Learn More:
- Deer resistant
- Disease resistant
- Drought tolerant once established
While generally used as an accent or specimen, blends well with other evergreens such as hollies.
With its olive green leaves and white flowers, Carolina Moonlight® provides a unique alternative to the more popular pink-blooming loropetalum.
