A burgundy-leaved shrub draped in spidery, fringed hot-pink flowers, repeating through the year against rich purple foliage. A striking colour-contrast feature, hedge or container plant.
At a glance
- Plant type: Shrub
- Mature size: 1.8 m H × 1.5 m W
- Aspect: full sun and part shade or morning sun
- Water: regular, moderate watering
- Frost: hardy
- Maintenance: low maintenance
- Origin: Exotic
About Chinese Fringe Flower
Loropetalum chinense 'China Pink' is a moderate-growing shrub in the Hamamelidaceae family. It reaches around 1.8 m tall and 1.5 m wide at maturity, with evergreen and purple-toned foliage. Pink flowers appear for much of the year.
Where to grow Chinese Fringe Flower
Chinese Fringe Flower suits warm-temperate, subtropical and cool-temperate climates and grows best in full sun and part shade or morning sun. It is frost hardy and shrugs off cold winters.
Soil & planting
Chinese Fringe Flower does best in acidic, free-draining and loamy soil. Plant into well-prepared ground, firm the soil around the roots and water deeply to settle it in. For a screen, space plants about 90 cm apart.
Watering & feeding
Chinese Fringe Flower does best with regular, moderate watering. Feed as new growth begins, following the rate on a balanced garden fertiliser. For the first year, favour occasional deep watering over frequent shallow drinks so roots move into the surrounding soil.
Pruning & care
Prune Chinese Fringe Flower after flowering to keep it compact and encourage the next flush of blooms. It clips well, so trim two or three times a year for a formal finish. For most gardens, maintenance is low maintenance.
Using Chinese Fringe Flower in the garden
Chinese Fringe Flower earns its place for a fast screen or informal hedge, a feature or specimen planting and pots and courtyard containers. It is equally at home in the ground or a large pot on a balcony or courtyard.
Companion planting & design
Chinese Fringe Flower sits most comfortably beside plants adapted to regular, moderate watering and warm-temperate climate. A small cluster gives stronger visual impact than isolated plants scattered through the garden.
Buying Chinese Fringe Flower
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