Loropetalum chinense var Rubrum

Name: Loropetalum chinense var Rubrum
Brand: The Plant Company
SKU: 11895f
Price: 28.24 NZD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.5 (2 reviews)

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Fringe Flower

Loropetalum chinense var Rubrum features spectacularly coloured flowers and foliage. It produces fragrant, spider-like, pink-red flowers during winter, which are both unusual and appealing. The foliage on this bushy evergreen is a deep burgundy colour, and provides a stunning backdrop for the flowers as it grows to 1.5 m tall and the same wide. Loropetalum chinense var Rubrum is commonly included in a mixed planting, added to a cottage garden, planted around outdoor living areas, trimmed into a hedge, or grown for winter colour and fragrance.

Suited to regions:	Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type:	Shrubs
Height:	2.00 m
Spread:	2.00 m
Flowering time:	Winter
Tolerances:	Hardy
Garden uses:	Hedging, Living areas, Pool areas
Garden styles:	Backyard, City & Courtyard, Formal, Frontyard, Japanese, Mediterranean, Modern
Easy to grow?	Yes
Maintenance requirements	Low
Growth rate	Medium
Also known as	Fringe Flower

How to grow a Loropetalum chinense var Rubrum hedge

A Loropetalum chinense var Rubrum hedge is achieved by spacing the plants 40-50 cm apart. They can be staked for additional support which will help the hedge grow quicker. To achieve the best Loropetalum chinense var Rubrum hedge, lightly trim the plants in spring and again in autumn. The hedge is typically kept at 1-1.3 m tall.

Loropetalum chinense var Rubrum pruning

Loropetalum chinense var Rubrum benefits from light pruning to maintain its shape and encourage bushier growth. Pruning is best done in late spring or early summer after the main flush of flowers has finished. Avoid heavy pruning in autumn or winter, as this can reduce flowering the following season. Simply trim back any leggy or unruly branches, and remove any dead or damaged wood. If the plant has become too large or misshapen, it can handle a more substantial trim, though this may temporarily reduce blooming. Regular light pruning helps keep the plant tidy and promotes vibrant new foliage, enhancing its rich colours.

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