Loropetalum Chinense Crimson Fire #3-Deer Resistant

If you love rich purple foliage, meet the 'Crimson Fire' Loropetalum.

This is a best-seller here at Mitchell’s because it solves the biggest complaint folks have about traditional Loropetalums: the size. While the old-school varieties can grow above windows and require persistent pruning, the Crimson Fire is the shorter cousin. It stays compact, low to the ground, and keeps its neat shape with almost no effort on your part.

In the Mount Airy, King, and Winston-Salem area, this is the go-to shrub for adding contrasting color to a landscape dominated by green. It handles our hot summers and heavy clay soil like a champ.

Why we recommend them for NC Piedmont Triad yards:

• Shorter Size: Finally, a Loropetalum that fits under your windows without blocking the view. It naturally mounds at a manageable 2–4 feet, saving you from pruning.

• Year-Round Color: You don't have to wait for blooms to get color. The ruby-red foliage sticks around all year, ensuring your garden doesn't look drab in the dead of winter.

• Neon Spring: While the leaves are the main event, the spring bloom is also bright. It explodes with neon pink fringe flowers that look incredible against the dark leaves.

Best Used For: Foundation plantings under low windows, walkway borders, mass plantings for color blocks, and container gardening.

The Crimson Fire is a dwarf variety, usually topping out around 3–4 feet tall and wide. It loves full sun (which keeps that purple color deep and dark) but tolerates light shade. For more specifics on how this variety handles our zone, check out the NC State Extension Plant Toolbox [Crimson Fire Loropetalum] or chat with us at the nursery.