Plum Gorgeous

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Loropetalum chinense (R. Br.) Oliv. Chinese fringe flower · Ornamentals · bred by STEVEN EGGLETON

also searched as: плум горгеоус

Variety description

10 August 2026

The plant has a dense, multi-branched dome shape. The foliage retains a plum-purple color throughout the year; at maturity, the leaves can darken to an almost black shade.

The flowers are bright purple-red or crimson, ribbon-shaped. Flowering occurs predominantly in spring and autumn, with possible sporadic flower appearance throughout the growing season.

The variety is resistant to drought, diseases, and pests; frost resistance ranges from -5 to -10°C. Used in solitary and mass plantings, container cultivation, and for creating hedges.

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Countries of admission

1 jurisdiction

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Variety registered as early as 3 jurisdictions, data for which we do not publish: their registry licenses have not yet been verified. This section will be available upon verification.

Variety in registries Regions of admission, rights holders, and status of plant breeders' rights

Parties

Breeder: STEVEN EGGLETON 2 Developed the variety
Applicant: STEVEN EGGLETON 2 Submitted the application to the register
Rights holder: STEVEN EGGLETON 2 Holds the rights to the variety

Plant breeders' rights

The right is granted for a limited term: propagation of the variety requires a license from the rights holder.

Australia № 2012076

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Application filed 20 April 2012
Registered 8 September 2016
Currently active indefinite in the register

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Breeder

STEVEN EGGLETON

breeder code plum gorgeous

All 2 varieties of company

Registry records

Total records: 4
Jurisdictions shown: 1
Not yet disclosed: 3
First registration: 2016

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