'Carolina Midnight' loropetalum (Loropetalum chinense f. rubrum 'Carolina Midnight') lor-oh-PET-ah-lum chin-EN-see forma ROO-brum Genus:  Loropetalum With some of the darkest foliage you'll encounter in the genus Loropetalum , 'Carolina Midnight' is a great new introduction that will add some purple punch to the garden. The flowers are like dark fuchsia fireworks in a sky of purple. It is a great substitue for purple smoke bush ( Cotinus coggygria ) in the South. Noteworthy Characteristics:  Glossy, dark foliage; fuchsia colored flowers. Care:  Provide part shade and well-drained soil. Propagation:  Using bottom heat, root semi-ripe cuttings in summer. Plants may also be started from fresh seed. Problems:  Generally trouble-free.

Overview

Height 10 ft. to 15 ft. Spread 6 ft. to 10 ft. Light Part Shade Only Moisture Medium Moisture Maintenance Low Characteristics Showy Flowers, Showy Foliage Bloom Time Early Spring, Spring Flower Color Pink Foliage Color Colorful/Burgundy Foliage Uses Beds and Borders Style Woodland Garden Seasonal Interest Spring Interest Type Shrubs