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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) — This plant performs well in hardiness zones 7 through 10 and can tolerate a range of soil conditions; reaching 6-12 ft
Fringe Flower (Loropetalum Chinense) — white flowers in the garden
Fringe Flower (Loropetalum Chinense) — Its pink to red spider-like blooms contrast against the purple to green foliage, providing year-round, image 52
Fringe Flower (Loropetalum Chinense) — shrub with white blooms; 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) — though dwarf varieties are also available for more compact spaces; is an evergreen shrub with a mounding, image 83
Fringe Flower (Loropetalum Chinense) — Its pink to red spider-like blooms contrast against the purple to green foliage, providing year-round interest; commonly
Fringe Flower (Loropetalum Chinense) — is an evergreen shrub with a mounding habit; though dwarf varieties are also available for more compact, image 50
Fringe Flower (Loropetalum Chinense) — shrub for full or half; or as a stand-alone focal point in a varied garden composition
Fringe Flower (Loropetalum Chinense) — Loropetalum chinense requires well-draining soil and full to partial sunlight; the Fringe Flower is an excellent choice
Fringe Flower (Loropetalum Chinense) — Its striking foliage can range from rich green to deep purple or burgundy; well-suited for a variety of, image 84
Fringe Flower (Loropetalum Chinense) — though dwarf varieties are also available for more compact spaces; is an evergreen shrub with a mounding, image 59
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 and can
Loropetalum Chinense
Loropetalum Chinense
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