Loropetalum, Chinese Fringe Flower, Chinese Witch Hazel, Pink Fringe Flower 'Purple Pixie'

Loropetalumchinense var. rubrum

Genus
Loropetalum (lor-oh-PET-al-um)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Smooth
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Hardiness
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)
Bloom Color
Magenta (pink-purple)
Bloom Time
Blooms repeatedly
Other Details
Category
Perennials
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
From herbaceous stem cuttings
From softwood cuttings
From semi-hardwood cuttings
Seed Collecting
Regional

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Benton, LA | March 2018 | negative

This plant will not stay alive in my garden. I've planted it in containers, in beds, with more sun, with less sun - no matter where I put...Read More

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Bellaire, TX | March 2016 | negative

I tried growing this shrub three different times in my Houston-area garden, placing it in three different locations (full sun, part sun, ...Read More

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