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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 7–10Type ShrubClimate Temperate

Fringe Flower (Loropetalum Chinense) — white flowers in the garden; scientifically named Loropetalum chinense

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

Type: Shrub
Family: Hamamelidaceae
Climate: Temperate

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Fringe Flower (Loropetalum Chinense) — is an exquisite evergreen shrub native to the forests of Southeast Asia; preferring USDA Hardiness Zones 7-10, it

Fringe Flower (Loropetalum Chinense) — scientifically named Loropetalum chinense; white flowers in the garden, image 55

Fringe Flower (Loropetalum Chinense) — scientifically named Loropetalum chinense; white flowers in the garden

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) — commonly called the Fringe Flower; its pink to red spider-like blooms contrast against the purple to green foliage

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) — with intermittent blooming throughout the summer and fall; prune lightly to maintain shape and encourage, image 63

Fringe Flower (Loropetalum Chinense) — reaching 6-12 ft in height and 6-10 ft in width; this plant performs well in hardiness zones 7 through 10, image 75

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

Fringe Flower (Loropetalum Chinense) — This plant performs well in hardiness zones 7 through 10 and can tolerate a range of soil conditions, image 66

Fringe Flower (Loropetalum Chinense) — shrub with white blooms

Fringe Flower (Loropetalum Chinense) — commonly called the Fringe Flower; its pink to red spider-like blooms contrast against the purple to green, image 73

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

Fringe Flower (Loropetalum Chinense) — or as a stand-alone focal point in a varied garden composition; shrub for full or half, image 69

Fringe Flower (Loropetalum Chinense) — depending on the cultivar; the flowers typically exhibit hues of pink, magenta, or white, creating a vibrant contrast

Fringe Flower (Loropetalum Chinense) — with intermittent blooming throughout the summer and fall; prune lightly to maintain shape and encourage dense growth

Fringe Flower (Loropetalum Chinense) — Well-suited for a variety of landscape designs; its striking foliage can range from rich green to deep, image 57

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) — but acidic to neutral pH is ideal for vibrant leaf coloration; mounded form that can reach a mature height, image 67

Fringe Flower (Loropetalum Chinense) — depending on the cultivar

Fringe Flower (Loropetalum Chinense) — Well-suited for a variety of landscape designs; its striking foliage can range from rich green to deep, image 81

Fringe Flower (Loropetalum Chinense) — Prune lightly to maintain shape and encourage dense growth; with intermittent blooming throughout the summer, image 54

Fringe Flower (Loropetalum Chinense) — though dwarf varieties are also available for more compact spaces; is an evergreen shrub with a mounding habit

Photographs by 13 contributors

Hải Vũ Thanh, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Melissa McMasters from Memphis, CC BY 2.0 · source
Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
SAplants, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Forest & Kim Starr, CC BY 3.0 · source
Mike Steinhoff, CC BY 2.0 · source
Stephan Ridgway from Brisbane, Australia, CC BY 2.0 · source
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A. Barra, CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
P,TO 19104, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
עוזי פז, CC BY 2.5 · source
Mokkie, CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
Jim Evans, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source

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