Chinese fringe-flower

Chinese Fringe-Flower should be watered thoroughly every 7 to 10 days during the growing season. Water until the soil is moist but not soggy. Allow the top few inches of soil to dry out slightly between waterings. In winter, allow the soil to dry out very slightly between waterings. Do not overwater, as this can cause root rot.

Chinese fringe-flower (Loropetalum chinense 'Rubrum') thrives in full sunlight for at least 4-6 hours a day. Direct sunlight will help ensure vigorous growth and abundant flowering. It is important to provide as much sunlight as possible; however, it is not necessary to provide more than 6 hours of direct sunlight. It is best to provide some shade during the hottest part of the day to avoid sunburn or leaf scorch.

Chinese fringe-flower should be pruned in late winter to early spring. It is important to prune the tree regularly in amounts that are not too drastic; look for dead, diseased or deformed branches when deciding what to cut away. Try to avoid cutting stems shorter than 6-8 inches and always look to maintain the natural shape of the tree. For vigorous growth, cutting back 1-third of the stems to the desired length is recommended. Removal of spent flowers is also important to renew new blooms.