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Chinese Fringe Flower

Chinese Fringe Flower

Loropetalum chinense

shrub☀️ full sun💧💧 moderate waterZone 7bZone 10b

A semi-tender evergreen shrub prized for its distinctive fringe-like flowers in shades of pink, magenta, or red and often burgundy-tinged foliage. It performs well in mild climates and serves as an ornamental focal point in mixed borders or as a hedge.

Overview

Form
Rounded
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
3–10′ tall × 3–10′ wide
Dormancy
evergreen

Tolerances & Soil

Zone 7bZone 10b
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ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 7b to Zone 10b

Seasonality

Bloom Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Season of Interest

SpringFall

Shrub

Woody multi-stem plants at eye level.

Succession Role

early successional

Native Range

China, Japan, Taiwan

Function & Care

wildlife benefithedgerowpollinator nectary

Establishment & Care

Establishment
easy
Maintenance
moderate
Propagation
seed, cutting

Notable Cultivars

Purple Pixie is a dwarf, weeping form ideal for containers and small spaces; Burgundy features deep burgundy foliage and magenta flowers; Sizzling Pink produces vibrant hot-pink flowers and is one of the most colorful selections.