Species Chinese fringe flower
burgundy-pink flowers with yellow-green, ovate-shaped leaves, along gray-green stems

Chinese fringe flower

Loropetalum chinense

The Chinese fringe flower (Loropetalum chinense) is an evergreen flowering shrub with an upright, dense, vase-shaped form. Its attractive and delicate foliage is bright green and highly spoon-shaped, with wavy edges. In mid-spring, this cheerful shrub produces long-lasting clusters of striking, vibrant pink flowers. The Chinese fringe flower adapts readily to many soil conditions and can tolerate full sun or partial shade, but will benefit from occasional deep watering and regular fertilization. Once established in the garden, it is very easy to care for and can be pruned to encourage it to produce new flowers and keep it looking its best.

Cycle:

Perennial

Watering:

Average

Propagation:

Cutting,Layering Propagation,Division,Grafting Propagation,Seed Propagation

Hardiness Zone:

7 - 9

Flowers:

White Flowers

Sun:

Full sun,part shade

Leaf:

Yes

Leaf Color:

bronze,green,purple,burgundy

Growth Rate:

High

Maintenance:

Low

Drought Tolerant:

Yes

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Care Level:

Medium

watering

The Chinese fringe flower prefers to be kept moist but not soggy. During the warmer months, water once every 1 to 2 weeks, making sure the soil is damp but not saturated. During the winter, water once every 3 to 4 weeks. Always check the soil before watering to make sure the soil is dry. Avoid overwatering as this can lead to root rot and eventual plant death. Additionally, supplement waterings with a balanced liquid fertilizer once per month during the growing season.

sunlight

The Chinese fringe flower (Loropetalum chinense) is happiest with full sun or partial shade, meaning 6 to 8 hours of direct sunlight per day is ideal. In warmer climates such as USDA hardiness zones 8-10 this can translate to receiving morning sunlight up to mid-day, however in cooler areas such as zone 6 or 7, it may require exposure to a full day of sunlight. Additionally, the Chinese fringe flower can benefit from dappled shade which is when the plant is sheltered from the midday sun and only receives light from the early morning and late afternoon. When it comes to sun exposure, the amount and timing of sunlight should be adjusted accordingly depending on the region the plant is located in.

pruning

Chinese fringe flower (Loropetalum chinense) should have light pruning performed regularly to keep them looking their best. After flowering has finished, in the spring, lightly prune the tips of the branches and remove any dead or spent stems. This will encourage more blooms for the next flowering period. You can also lightly prune after the early summer flowering to keep the plant looking neat, removing any excess or undesired growth. Heavy pruning should be done in the early spring, and should only be performed if the shrub has grown too large or needs to be shaped. If heavy pruning is performed, avoid cutting into the thicker “old” wood as this may damage the plant.

Season

Fall
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Starts Flowering

The Chinese fringe flower typically begins flowering in late winter or early spring, usually between February and April.

Starts Flowering

The Chinese fringe flower typically begins flowering in late winter or early spring, usually between February and April.

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