Fringe Flower

Loropetalum Chinense

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Overview

Loropetalum chinense, commonly called the Fringe Flower, is an evergreen shrub with a mounding habit, reaching 6-12 ft in height and 6-10 ft in width. Its pink to red spider-like blooms contrast against the purple to green foliage, providing year-round interest. Preferring USDA Hardiness Zones 7-10, it thrives in full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Prune lightly to maintain shape and encourage dense growth.

Sun Full, HalfWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 7–10Climate Temperate

Fringe Flower (Loropetalum Chinense) — commonly called the Fringe Flower

Fringe Flower (Loropetalum Chinense) — commonly called the Fringe Flower

Fringe Flower (Loropetalum Chinense) — is an evergreen shrub with a mounding habit

Fringe Flower (Loropetalum Chinense) — reaching 6-12 ft in height and 6-10 ft in width

Fringe Flower (Loropetalum Chinense) — Its pink to red spider-like blooms contrast against the purple to green foliage, providing year-round interest

Fringe Flower (Loropetalum Chinense) — Preferring USDA Hardiness Zones 7-10, it thrives in full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil

Fringe Flower (Loropetalum Chinense) — Prune lightly to maintain shape and encourage dense growth

Culture

Sun: Full, Half
Water: Extra in Summer, Medium
USDA zones: 7–10

Shape & size

Mature height: 3–6 Ft.
Mature width: 3–6 Ft.

Classification

Family: Hamamelidaceae
Climate: Temperate

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Fringe Flower (Loropetalum Chinense) — The Fringe Flower is an excellent choice for foundation plantings

Fringe Flower (Loropetalum Chinense) — commonly called the Fringe Flower

Fringe Flower (Loropetalum Chinense) — is an evergreen shrub with a mounding habit

Fringe Flower (Loropetalum Chinense) — reaching 6-12 ft in height and 6-10 ft in width

Fringe Flower (Loropetalum Chinense) — Its pink to red spider-like blooms contrast against the purple to green foliage, providing year-round interest

Fringe Flower (Loropetalum Chinense) — Preferring USDA Hardiness Zones 7-10, it thrives in full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil

Fringe Flower (Loropetalum Chinense) — Prune lightly to maintain shape and encourage dense growth

Fringe Flower (Loropetalum Chinense) — scientifically named Loropetalum chinense

Fringe Flower (Loropetalum Chinense) — is an exquisite evergreen shrub native to the forests of Southeast Asia

Fringe Flower (Loropetalum Chinense) — Well-suited for a variety of landscape designs

Fringe Flower (Loropetalum Chinense) — mounded form that can reach a mature height of 6 to 10 feet with a similar spread

Fringe Flower (Loropetalum Chinense) — though dwarf varieties are also available for more compact spaces

Fringe Flower (Loropetalum Chinense) — Its striking foliage can range from rich green to deep purple or burgundy

Fringe Flower (Loropetalum Chinense) — depending on the cultivar

Fringe Flower (Loropetalum Chinense) — ribbon-like blooms which appear in abundance during the spring

Fringe Flower (Loropetalum Chinense) — with intermittent blooming throughout the summer and fall

Fringe Flower (Loropetalum Chinense) — The flowers typically exhibit hues of pink, magenta, or white, creating a vibrant contrast against the foliage

Fringe Flower (Loropetalum Chinense) — Loropetalum chinense requires well-draining soil and full to partial sunlight

Fringe Flower (Loropetalum Chinense) — This plant performs well in hardiness zones 7 through 10 and can tolerate a range of soil conditions

Fringe Flower (Loropetalum Chinense) — but acidic to neutral pH is ideal for vibrant leaf coloration

Fringe Flower (Loropetalum Chinense) — or as a stand-alone focal point in a varied garden composition

Fringe Flower (Loropetalum Chinense) — white flowers in the garden

Fringe Flower (Loropetalum Chinense) — shrub with white blooms

Fringe Flower (Loropetalum Chinense) — shrub for full or half

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