Pipa's Red Chinese Fringe Flower
Loropetalum chinense 'Pipa's Red'
SKU
04020
Long, narrow, very rich burgundy foliage on beautiful, tiered, fountain-like branching is the perfect backdrop for the hot pink, fringe-like flowers. A superb foundation or hedge plant that will infuse year-round color into the landscape. Wonderful for use as a dramatic accent in borders and containers. Evergreen above 0°F.
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Full sun, Partial sun
Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers.
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- 101 Market
8980 Quantrelle Ave. N.e. Otsego MN 55330
- 14th Street Garden Center
793 Jersey Ave. Jersey City NJ 07303
- 3rd Avenue Floral & Greenhouse
1110 3rd Ave. West Dickinson ND 58601
- 4 Ever Green Ldsp. & Dgn
21457 214th Circle Ave Milford IA 51351
| Botanical Pronunciation | lor-oh-PET-ah-lum chi-NEN-see |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Moderate growing; reaches 5 ft. tall and slightly wider. |
| Bloom Time | Heaviest in spring, repeating throughout the year. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Flower Attribute | Repeat Flowering, Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | Red |
| Foliage Color | Burgundy |
| Garden Style | Asian/Zen, Contemporary |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Hedge, Mass Planting, Privacy Screen, Specimen, Woodland Garden, Urban Garden |
| Light Needs | Full sun, Partial sun |
| Soil Needs | Tree & Shrub Food |
| Special Feature | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Year-round Interest |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers. |
| Key Feature | Stunning Flowers and Foliage |
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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