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Plant Profiles / Loropetalum
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Loropetalum
Loropetalum chinense · Chinese fringe flower
A shrub with burgundy leaves and fringed pink flowers in spring. Clips into hedges and pots.
Sun to part shadeLight
WeeklyWater
Very easyCare level
Care at a glance
Light
Sun to part shade
ShadeFull sun
Colour in sun.
Water
Weekly
DryWet
Even.
Humidity
Average
LowHigh
Adaptable.
Temperature
-10–35°C (14–95°F)
CoolWarm
Hardy.
Growth
Moderate
SlowFast
1–2 m.
Soil
Acidic mix
LeanRich
Azalea mix.
Fertiliser
Spring
RarelyOften
Azalea.
Pet safety
Non-toxic
SafeToxic
Safe.
About this plant
Native to China and Japan. Purple-leaved types give year-round colour.
Best spots
Balcony pots, low hedges and borders.
Plant facts
| Botanical name | Loropetalum chinense |
| Family | Hamamelidaceae |
| Origin | China & Japan |
| Plant type | Shrub |
| Mature size | 1–2 m |
| Growth rate | Moderate |
| Flowers | Fringed pink |
| Toxicity | Non-toxic |
| Propagation | Cuttings |
Seasonal care calendar
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Flowering
Prune
Fertilise
FloweringPruneFertilise
Based on Southern Hemisphere seasons.
Troubleshooting
| Green leaves | Shade. |
| Yellow | pH. |
| Dry | Water. |
| Sparse | Prune. |
| Rot | Wet. |
Common questions
Prune?
After flowering.
Hedge?
Yes.
Pets?
Safe.
Pots?
Yes.
