About this item

Description:

Chinese fringe flower (Loropetalum chinense), is an often-overlooked shrub for warmer climates. This witch hazel relative has softly crinkled evergreen foliage and profuse clusters of lightly scented, spidery flowers similar to its winter-blooming cousin. Many varieties have deep purple or burgundy leaves, a unique trait not typically seen in evergreen shrubs. Another attractive feature is its layered branching habit. 

Height/Spread:

Upright, mounding, or spreading habit, 1 to 15 feet tall and 3 to 10 feet wide depending on variety

Exposure:

Full sun to light shade; bloom and foliage color is best with at least 6 hours of full sun. Provide some afternoon shade in hotter climates.

Flower color and characteristics:

Tassel-like flowers with strappy, ribbon-like petals occur in prolific clusters up and down the branches. Bloom is heaviest in spring, with smaller, sporadic re-bloom at different times of the year. Flowers are lightly fragrant. Tiny, capsule-like fruits are insignificant.

Toxicity:

All parts of loropetalum are non-toxic to dogs, cats, and children. Ingestion of any plants can cause mild stomach upset in some pets.

When to plant:

Plant during milder months of spring or fall to avoid shock from extreme heat or cold.

Watering:

Keep soil evenly moist, but not soggy. Loropetalum is somewhat drought-tolerant once established. Water more frequently during extreme heat or dry spells in summer.

It is the best plant for Border crops in Landscape designing.