Loropetalum, Chinese Fringe Bush – Plant

Description

Chinese Fringe Flower is native to Japan and SE Asia including southern China. It is cultivated as a garden plant.

1 Loropetalum, Chinese Fringe Bush – Plant
2 5 inch (13 cm) Grower Round Plastic Pot (Black)

Loropetalum chinense is commonly known as the Chinese fringe flower. Loropetalum chinense are evergreen with branches forming horizontal laye The leaves are alternately arranged, ovate up to 5 cm long by 3.5 cm wide, and have a slightly abrasive feel.

The leaves are oval and glossy green, set on stems with crinkly brown bark. Blooms appear in March to June and last for up to two weeks on the stems.A pink-flowering variety with leaves varying from bronze-red when new to olive-green or burgundy when mature, depending on selection and growing conditions.

Plant Specifications

• Common Name: China Pink, Indian Pink, Red Chinese Fringe Flower, Rainbow Pink
• Maximum Reachable Height: 10 to 20 feet
• Flower Colour: Dark pink
• Bloom Time: March to June
• Difficulty Level: Easy to grow

Planting And Care

• The plants may be pruned to keep them in a smaller size.
• Pruning is done in early spring and a light application of slow-release fertilizer right around the same time will enhance the health of plants.
• Site in partial shade in fertile, humusy, moist but well-drained soil.