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Comment by Sharon Cowart on June 20, 2011 at 9:07am

Yes, I hope it continues. The Loropetalum is struggling. I just planted it in early spring while both it and the forsythia were in bloom. Since it is so hot and there's been almost no rain, the Loropetalum isn't doing well. Because the Forsythia was so big, I planted a very large Loropetalum so they could be buddies. Once established, both plants are very, very drought tolerant. But even drought tolerant shrubs need regular water the first year.

Contributing Gardener Comment by Michelle Compton on June 19, 2011 at 1:01pm

very pretty! Love the contrast.