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Loropetalum chinense v. rubrum

Red Fringe Flower cultivar

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Description

Red Fringe Flower is a shrub that grows 6'-12' tall and wide. It has arching branches with light green and reddish leaves. Pink flowers bloom intermittently throughout the year. This attractive shrub prefers afternoon shade and shelter from hot, drying winds. It needs a moderate amount of watering.

 

Plant Type

Shrub

Height Range

6-12'

Flower Color

Pink

Flower Season

Intermittent

Leaf Color

Green, Red

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Half, Shade

Water

Medium

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Loam

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Japanese, Meadow, Woodland

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers, Unusual Shape

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Summer

Location Uses

Shrub Border, Foundation, Patio, Raised Planter, Walkways

Special Uses

Filler, Mass Planting

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Replace turf with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs. If you have areas where no one uses the grass, patches that do not grow well, or a turf area too small to water without runoff, consider replacing the turf with water-efficient landscaping.