Carolina Moonlight™ Fringe Flower
Loropetalum chinense 'NCI 002' PP #18,977
Pronunciation: lor-oh-PET-ah-lum chi-NEN-see
SKU #31222
| Description | A beautifully compact, dense variety with stunning, fringe-like, creamy white flowers in late winter and early spring. Flowers are contrasted by thick, sage green foliage. Use as a showy accent for mixed borders, in foundation plantings, and in containers. Evergreen. |
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| Light | Full sun, Partial sun |
| Watering | Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers. |
| Blooms | Late Winter to Early Spring |
| Mature Size | Slow growing; reaches 5 to 6 ft. tall and wide. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
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| Special Features | Easy Care, Improved Pest and Disease Resistance, Compact Form |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Flower Attributes | Fragrant, Showy Flowers |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Hedge, Privacy Screen |
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| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Gray-green |
| Companion Plants | Heavenly Bamboo (Nandina); Pittosporum (Pittosporum); Abelia (Abelia); Juniper (Juniperus); Lilyturf (Liriope); Camellia (Camellia) |
| Care | Provide organically rich, neutral to slightly acidic, well-drained soil. Keep roots cool with a thick layer of mulch. Water deeply and regularly during first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Once established, reduce frequency; tolerates mild drought. Feed with an acid fertilizer after bloom. |
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This Plant's Growing Zones: 7-9
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