Chinese Fringe Flower

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Tidy evergreen shrub with profuse fragrant flowers on tiered, arching branches. Vibrant flowers provide an interesting color display. Eye-catching in the front of the garden, mixed with other shrubs, or in containers for porch or patio. Prune after flowering.

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Flowering, broad-leaved shrub produces masses of spectacular flower clusters. Glossy foliage is evergreen. Beautiful at woodland's edge or as a specimen. Growth becomes more open in deeper shade. Prune in spring after flowering. Prefers rich, acid (sour) soil.

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An outstanding landscape accent with unusual twisted branches that resemble corkscrews. In winter, pendulous catkins resemble tiny ornaments. Underplant with pachysandra or English ivy. Prefers well-drained, slightly alkaline (sweet) soil.

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Common name

Chinese Fringe Flower

Botanical name

Loropetalum chinense var. rubrum

Zone

USDA 6 - 9

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Bloom color

Pink

Bloom time

spring

Light

part sun

Height

6-10' (2-3 m)

Habit

rounded

Water

1-2 times per week

Feed

use acidic in spring

Maintenance

protect from winter winds