Var. in front of names in lower case refers to botanical varieties. Var. rubrum has come to be represented by multiple cultivars in western cultivation. These have cultivar names, presented within single quotes.

This post was edited by bboy on Thu, Aug 29, 13 at 11:41

Posted by bboy USDA 8 Sunset 5 WA (My Page) on Thu, Aug 29, 13 at 11:40

Should the correct name be: Loropetalum Chinense Var. rubrum?

The leaves are red:

That blooming loropetalum is stunningly beautiful, jujujojo. Is it a one of your plants?

That is just so cool! What a great form for that plant.