Chinese Fringe Flower (Loropetalum chinense)
Written by: Wanda Simone | Last Updated: May 2, 2024
An evergreen shrub that is ideal for creating eye-catching foundation plantings, Chinese Fringe Flower can be used to add depth at the back of borders, enhance privacy, or form lush hedges.
Plant snapshot
Scientific name: Loropetalum chinense
Plant type: shrub
Zone: 7 to 10
Exposure: sun, part shade
Height: 3′ to 10′
Width: 3′ to 8′
Bloom time: spring to late summer
Flower color: pink, white
Chinese Fringe Flower (Loropetalum chinense) is a fast-growing evergreen shrub that produces lots of flowers in the spring and then scattered blooms through the rest of the season.
There are two types of this shrub – one with white flowers and green leaves, and another with pink flowers and purple leaves that turn green as they mature.
Plant Chinese fringe flower in acidic soil and it will be easy to grow with few problems
Chinese Fringe Flower characteristics
Fringe Flower blooms
Flower color: pink, white
Bloom time: spring to late summer
Other information: long blooming
Loropetalum Foliage
Leaf color: purple, green
Leaf shape: broadleaf
Foliage interest: evergreen
Fringe Flower planting & care
Water: drought tolerant once established
Pruning: Prune after the spring flowers have faded to control the size. Can take severe pruning if necessary.
Fertilizing: If planted in acidic soil, Loropetalum doesn’t require fertilizing. But if you do want to give it a boost, you can do so in the spring before it blooms.
Loropetalum benefits & issues
Resistant to: diseases
Landscaping uses: foundation plantings, back of border, privacy planting, hedges
Growth habit: fast growing, easy to grow
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