Pipa's Red Chinese Fringe Flower

Name: Pipa's Red Chinese Fringe Flower
Brand: Monrovia
SKU: 04020

Loropetalum chinense 'Pipa's Red'

Pronunciation: lor-oh-PET-ah-lum chi-NEN-see

SKU #04020

USDA Zone

7-9

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OVERVIEW
Description	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.
Light	Full sun, Partial sun
Watering	Water when top 3 inches of soil is dry.
Blooms	Heaviest in spring, repeating all year.
Mature Size	Moderate growing; reaches 5 ft. tall and slightly wider.

DETAILS
Deciduous/Evergreen	Evergreen
Special Features	Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care
Growth Rate	Moderate
Flower Attributes	Repeat Flowering, Showy Flowers

STYLE
Landscape Use	Border, Container, Hedge, Privacy Screen
Flower Color	Red
Foliage Color	Burgundy
Companion Plants	Smoke Tree (Cotinus); Lilyturf (Liriope); Pittosporum (Pittosporum); Heavenly Bamboo (Nandina); Juniper (Juniperus); Camellia (Camellia)

CARE
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.

This Plant's Growing Zones: 7-9