Loropetalum chinense

Name: Loropetalum chinense
Brand: The Plant Company
SKU: 11897f
Price: 28.24 NZD
Availability: InStock

Fringe Flower, Chinese Fringe Flower, Loropetalum chin, Loropetalum Loropetalum chinense, Chinese Fringe Bush, Loropetalum chinense Chinese Fringe Flower

Loropetalum chinense produces interesting, spider-like flowers that fragrant and pink through winter. The foliage on this bushy plant is oval, mid green, and provides a lovely backdrop for the flowers as it grows to 1.5 m tall and the same wide. Loropetalum chinense is commonly used in borders, included in a mixed planting, trimmed into a hedge, grown for winter colour and fragrance, or planted around outdoor living areas.

Suited to regions:	Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type:	Shrubs
Height:	1.50 m
Spread:	1.50 m
Flowering time:	Winter
Tolerances:	Hardy
Garden uses:	Hedging, Living areas, Pool areas
Garden styles:	Backyard, City & Courtyard, Formal, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern
Easy to grow?	Yes
Maintenance requirements	Low
Growth rate	Medium
Also known as	Fringe Flower, Chinese Fringe Flower, Loropetalum chin, Loropetalum Loropetalum chinense, Chinese Fringe Bush, Loropetalum chinense Chinese Fringe Flower

Loropetalum chinense Details

Loropetalum chinense is an evergreen shrub grown for its interesting, spider-like flowers. The fragrant, pink blooms are produced through winter, and are both unusual and appealing. The foliage on this bushy plant is oval, mid green, and provides a lovely backdrop for the flowers. It typically grows to 1.5 m tall and the same wide, performing best when planted on a well-drained, sheltered site in full sun. It is hardy to moderate frost and tolerant of both dry periods and coastal conditions. Loropetalum chinense is commonly used in borders, included in a mixed planting, trimmed into a hedge, grown for winter colour and fragrance, or planted around outdoor living areas.