Ruby Chinese Fringe Flower
Loropetalum chinense 'Ruby'
Item #2564 USDA Hardiness Zone: 7 - 9
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.
Add to FavoritesLight Needs:
Partial to full sun
Watering Needs:
Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat.
Average Landscape Size:
Moderate growing to 4 to 5 ft. tall and wide.
Key Feature:
Year-round Interest
Blooms:
Heaviest in spring, repeating throughout the year
Plant type:Shrub
Deciduous/evergreen:Evergreen
Growth rate:Moderate
Average landscape size:Moderate growing to 4 to 5 ft. tall and wide.
Special features:Dramatic Foliage Color, Year-round Interest
Foliage color:Green
Blooms:Heaviest in spring, repeating throughout the year
Flower color:Pink
Flower attributesFragrant, Repeat Flowering, Showy Flowers
Garden styleAsian/Zen
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.Light Needs:
Partial to full sun
Watering Needs:
Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat.
There are very few rules in gardening, but perhaps the most important one is to work within your zone. Choosing plants that grow and thrive in your particular climate is the very first step toward having a beautiful garden.
