Pipa's Red Chinese Fringe Flower
Loropetalum chinense 'Pipa's Red'
Pronunciation: lor-oh-PET-ah-lum chi-NEN-see
SKU #04020
| 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. |
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| 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. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
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| Special Features | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Repeat Flowering, Showy Flowers |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Hedge, Privacy Screen |
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| Flower Color | Red |
| Foliage Color | Burgundy |
| Companion Plants | Smoke Tree (Cotinus); Lilyturf (Liriope); Pittosporum (Pittosporum); Heavenly Bamboo (Nandina); Juniper (Juniperus); 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
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone:
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