Loropetalum is a compact and evergreen Chinese shrub that is well suited to balconies and small urban gardens. The evergreen oval leaves of 2 to 5 cm offer dark green, purple to almost black hues.
The flowers are adorned with an original flowering, with petals cut into fine strips of 1 to 2 cm, white, purple-pink, red or purplish, with more or less pronounced honey scents. Long, hot summers allow the branches to become well lignified, making them more resistant to frost.