Ruby Chinese Fringe Flower
Loropetalum chinense 'Ruby'
Possibly the smallest of the Lorapetalum varieties, having a compact, more rounded form. Unusual clusters of pink fringe flowers bloom year round, accompanying the shiny, ruby red young leaves. Excellent for adding pizzazz to the landscape.
| Key feature: | Year-round Interest |
| Plant type: | Shrub |
| Garden style: | Asian/Zen |
| Deciduous/evergreen: | Evergreen |
| Cold hardiness zones: | 7 - 9 |
| Light needs: | Partial to full sun |
| Water Needs: | Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat. |
| Average landscape size: | Moderate growing to 4 to 5 ft. tall and wide. |
| Growth rate: | Moderate |
| Flower attributes: | Fragrant, Repeat Flowering, Showy Flowers |
| Special features: | Dramatic Foliage Color, Year-round Interest |
| Landscape use: | Container |
| Flower color: | Pink |
| Blooms: | Heaviest in spring, repeating throughout the year |
| Foliage color: | Green |
| Item no.: | 2564 |
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Care Information
Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Provide well drained soil, rich in organic matter. Feed with an acid fertilizer after bloom. Keep roots cool with a thick layer of mulch.
Possibly the smallest of the Lorapetalum varieties, having a compact, more rounded form. Unusual clusters of pink fringe flowers bloom year round, accompanying the shiny, ruby red young leaves. Excellent for adding pizzazz to the landscape.
Care Information
Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Provide well drained soil, rich in organic matter. Feed with an acid fertilizer after bloom. Keep roots cool with a thick layer of mulch.
| Key feature: | Year-round Interest |
| Plant type: | Shrub |
| Garden style: | Asian/Zen |
| Deciduous/evergreen: | Evergreen |
| Cold hardiness zones: | 7 - 9 |
| Light needs: | Partial to full sun |
| Water Needs: | Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat. |
| Average landscape size: | Moderate growing to 4 to 5 ft. tall and wide. |
| Growth rate: | Moderate |
| Flower attributes: | Fragrant, Repeat Flowering, Showy Flowers |
| Special features: | Dramatic Foliage Color, Year-round Interest |
| Landscape use: | Container |
| Flower color: | Pink |
| Blooms: | Heaviest in spring, repeating throughout the year |
| Foliage color: | Green |
| Item no.: | 2564 |
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