Zhuzhou Loropetalum is a stunning Chinese Fringe Flower grown in zones 7-10. This compact shrub grows up to 6ft tall and produces vibrant pink blooms.
Zhuzhou' Loropetalum (Chinese Fringe Flower)
The Zhuzhou Loropetalum (Chinese Fringe Flower) is a beautiful and versatile evergreen shrub that is native to China and Japan. It is known for its dark burgundy foliage and its bright pink fringe-like flowers, which bloom in the spring.
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The Zhuzhou Loropetalum can grow to be 8-20 feet tall and equally as wide, depending on pruning. It is a relatively fast-growing shrub and can be used as a specimen plant, in groupings, or as a natural or clipped formal hedge or privacy screen.
The Zhuzhou Loropetalum is a relatively low-maintenance plant. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It is also tolerant of drought and salt.
Here are some tips for growing and caring for the Zhuzhou Loropetalum:
- Plant in full sun to partial shade.
- Water regularly, especially during the first growing season.
- Fertilize in the spring with a balanced fertilizer.
- Prune as needed to maintain desired shape and size.
The Zhuzhou Loropetalum is a beautiful and versatile plant that can add interest and color to any landscape. It is a popular choice for homeowners, businesses, and landscapers alike.
Here are some ideas for how to use the Zhuzhou Loropetalum in your landscape:
- Plant a row of Zhuzhou Loropetalum to create a colorful hedge.
- Plant a Zhuzhou Loropetalum shrub in the corner of your yard to add a pop of color.
- Plant a Zhuzhou Loropetalum shrub in a container and place it on your patio or deck.
- Plant a group of Zhuzhou Loropetalum shrubs in a mixed border with other colorful plants.
No matter how you choose to use it, the Zhuzhou Loropetalum is a beautiful and low-maintenance plant that will enhance your landscape.
Note: The plant is shipped in its pot, firmly secured with several layers of clear tape, thereby avoiding any shuffling and moving during transit. The plant reaches you with minimal damage- very safe and secure. We have been shipping plants like this for several years (plant are sometimes shipped in smaller pots for safety and ease of shipping). Most plants go dormant in fall and winter and will lose most of their leaves - looking dead and dry - very normal. They will flush out in spring.
We cannot send ship some plants and some sizes to California due to restrictions placed by department of agriculture.
Growing Zones: 7-9 outdoors
| Growth Rate: | Moderate |
| Botanical Name: | Loropetalum chinense |
| Mature Height: | 4-6 ft. |
| Mature Width: | 4-6 ft. |
| Sunlight: | Full Sun |
