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    How'd you go with this one Immow?

    Was reading through the current Burke's Backyard mag last night and came across another really nice hedging shrub called Loropetalum 'China Pink'; very showy flowers and coloured foliage.

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    All good info here guys/girls well done

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    Just a note on Photina's, the white flower can affect people with asthma, so make certain that you ask that question before suggesting Photinia's. Yes I agree all good info for all forum members.

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    Quote Originally Posted by DavidS View Post
    Just a note on Photina's, the white flower can affect people with asthma, so make certain that you ask that question before suggesting Photinia's. Yes I agree all good info for all forum members.
    Yep, & they stink. Not as bad as a cotoneaster but not pleasant.
    Cheers Fred.

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    Quote Originally Posted by paulg View Post
    how'd you go with this one immow?

    Was reading through the current burke's backyard mag last night and came across another really nice hedging shrub called loropetalum 'china pink'; very showy flowers and coloured foliage.
    hey paulg
    have 10 loropetalum "çhina pink"' shrubs growing in our garden.
    Brilliant plant with great contrast and form in the foliage,with bright ornamental flowers.
    Needs moisture when establishing and protect from wind.
    Great landscaping plant.
    Cheers astro.

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    What size are they at the moment Astro? Been in for long? Would be keen to see some pics when you have time. The ones in the mag looked great as a formal squared-off hedge but I imagine you could leave them to grow free to form as well.

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    ***y Paul.
    I ended up getting the original hedge for her. Planted 2 weeks ago now. Cant remember the name of them...
    They seem to be growing well....
    Everything looks good with a haircut.... ɐuıɥɔ ɯoɹɟ pɹɐoqʎǝʞ ɐ ʎnq ı ǝɯıʇ ʇsɐl ǝɥʇ sʇɐɥʇ

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    Quote Originally Posted by PaulG View Post
    What size are they at the moment Astro? Been in for long? Would be keen to see some pics when you have time. The ones in the mag looked great as a formal squared-off hedge but I imagine you could leave them to grow free to form as well.
    Gidday PaulG
    Planted the 6"' pots of loropetalums approx 12 months ago they are now 40cmx40cm in size which is good growth rate given the plants mature size is 1.5x1mtr.
    They have been grown in ideal conditions.
    They would make an excellent low feature hedge,with minimal clipping required,longer term may become woody,i would plant them to attain a 1mtr height.
    I personally prefer to allow the plant to take on its natural layered sprawling effect.

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    Mass plant under decidious trees,over moss-rocks,large pots,retaining walls and where you need strong contrast effect.
    Brilliant shrub and well worth planting in the landscape.
    Plant Growers Australia grow them and are available at PlantMark.
    Will upload photos when available.
    Cheers astro.

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