Loropetalum, Chinese Witch Hazel, Chinese Fringe Flower, Pink Fringe Flower 'Fire Dance'

Loropetalumchinense var. rubrum

Genus
Loropetalum (lor-oh-PET-al-um)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Smooth
Height
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Spacing
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Rose/Mauve
Fuchsia (red-purple)
Bloom Time
Blooms repeatedly
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Shrubs
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Dark/Black
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
5.1 to 5.5 (strongly acidic)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Hercules, California

Alachua, Florida

Deltona, Florida

Lecanto, Florida

Maitland, Florida

Winter Park, Florida

Saint Simons Island, Georgia

Cincinnati, Ohio

Newalla, Oklahoma

Fort Mill, South Carolina

Carrollton, Texas

Houston, Texas

Katy, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
2
neutrals
0
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Hercules, CA | April 2018 | positive

Lovely plant with stunning foliage, grows exceptionally well on the north side of the house in part-shade (CA Bay Area, Zone 9b). I would...Read More

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Redlands, CA | April 2013 | neutral

I bought this and have not planted it yet, still trying to find the right location. The bronze leaves are now green and the flowers are g...Read More

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dade city, OH | December 2009 | neutral

I bought this plant in florida (feb 08) and put into the ground at in mar 08. It flowered in 08 and then lost all foliage in the winter (...Read More

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(Zone 8a) | January 2006 | positive

Dark purple foliage with neon-pink flowers. In the UK, terminal leaves have gone brown and crispy in frosts of about -7C, so I wouldn't e...Read More

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