Лоропеталумът е вечнозелен, broadleaf, flowering shrub. Its flowers are attractive with a pleasant and light aroma. They appear in late winter and linger until late spring. The plant can reach up to 4 meters high and up to 2.5 meters wide.

Relatively winter hardy, lasts until approx -15 degrees. In the colder regions of the country, in severe frosts, it may freeze partially, but it usually recovers afterwards. Varieties with red foliage overwinter more successfully than green ones.

Prefers sunny places, but it can also survive in partial shade. It must be protected from strong winds. Can be grown in containers, which in the winter go into a cool room. In case, that it was planted in the garden and will winter outdoors, provide him with light protection. Young plants need abundant watering, while older representatives gradually develop some drought resistance. Loropetalum pruning is done after reblooming, with the aim of giving the desired shape to the crown. With proper pruning, stamp forms and bonsai can be obtained.