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Jazz Hands Bold® Chinese Fringe Flower
Loropetalum chinense 'KURENAI DAIOU' PP #27,748
Pronunciation: lor-oh-PET-ah-lum chi-NEN-see
SKU #42451
LIGHT:
Full sun, Partial sun
WATER:
Water when top 3 inches of soil is dry.
SIZE:
Reaches 5 to 6 ft. tall and wide.
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| Description | Vibrant and strong, with dense, dramatically colored foliage on a distinctive upright form. The exceptionally large leaves emerge with a burgundy-pink flush and hold their mature rich purple coloring well. Dazzling pink fringed flowers provide exceptional contrast in spring. Adds robust color to beds and borders. Evergreen. |
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| Bloom Time | Mid-spring |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care |
| Problems/Solutions | Drought Tolerant |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | 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 |
| Flower Color | Pink |
| Foliage Color | Purple |
| Companion Plants | Heavenly Bamboo (Nandina); Lilyturf (Liriope); Pittosporum (Pittosporum); Juniper (Juniperus); Camellia (Camellia) |
| Care Instructions | Provide organically rich, neutral to slightly acidic, well-drained soil. Keep roots cool with a thick layer of mulch. Water deeply, regularly in first growing season to establish root system. Once established, reduce frequency; tolerates mild drought. Apply an acid fertilizer after bloom. Blooms on old wood; prune after flowering. |
| History | Jazz Hands® Bold (L. chinense 'KURENAI DAIOU') was developed by Yuji Suzuki in Japan; the breeder was working towards better foliage color and improved flowering. 'KURENAI DAIOU' was a standout with its extremely large burgundy-colored leaves. |
Details
| Description | Vibrant and strong, with dense, dramatically colored foliage on a distinctive upright form. The exceptionally large leaves emerge with a burgundy-pink flush and hold their mature rich purple coloring well. Dazzling pink fringed flowers provide exceptional contrast in spring. Adds robust color to beds and borders. Evergreen. |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Mid-spring |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care |
| Problems/Solutions | Drought Tolerant |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Showy Flowers |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
Style
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Hedge, Privacy Screen |
|---|---|
| Flower Color | Pink |
| Foliage Color | Purple |
| Companion Plants | Heavenly Bamboo (Nandina); Lilyturf (Liriope); Pittosporum (Pittosporum); Juniper (Juniperus); Camellia (Camellia) |
Care
| Care Instructions | Provide organically rich, neutral to slightly acidic, well-drained soil. Keep roots cool with a thick layer of mulch. Water deeply, regularly in first growing season to establish root system. Once established, reduce frequency; tolerates mild drought. Apply an acid fertilizer after bloom. Blooms on old wood; prune after flowering. |
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History
| History | Jazz Hands® Bold (L. chinense 'KURENAI DAIOU') was developed by Yuji Suzuki in Japan; the breeder was working towards better foliage color and improved flowering. 'KURENAI DAIOU' was a standout with its extremely large burgundy-colored leaves. |
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in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.
We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.