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Snow Panda Fringe Flower
Loropetalum chinense 'Snow Panda'
Pronunciation: lor-oh-PET-ah-lum chi-NEN-see
SKU #09840
LIGHT:
Full sun, Partial sun
WATER:
Water when top 3 inches of soil is dry.
SIZE:
Moderate growing; reaches 8 to 10 ft. tall, 6 to 8 ft. wide.
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| Description | A beautiful, loosely vase-shaped shrub with arching branches. Stunning snow white flowers in late winter and early spring are highlighted by exceptional sage green foliage. Use as a showy accent in borders and containers. A United States National Arboretum introduction. Evergreen. |
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| Bloom Time | Early spring |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Showy Flowers |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Hedge |
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Heavenly Bamboo (Nandina); Lilyturf (Liriope); Pittosporum (Pittosporum); Juniper (Juniperus); Camellia (Camellia) |
| Care Instructions | Provide enriched, slightly acidic, well-drained soil. Keep roots cool with a thick layer of mulch. Water deeply, regularly in first growing season to establish extensive root system; reduce frequency once established. Apply an acid fertilizer after bloom. Prune after bloom flowering; easily kept at 6 ft. tall and wide with regular pruning. |
| History | 'Snow Panda' originated from seeds collected near Yan Chi He, Hubei, China in 1994 as part of the North America-China Plant Exploration Consortium (NACPEC, collection number WD121). It was selected in 2006 by the U.S. National Arboretum and Monrovia Growers, and was then further evaluated and propagated in Monrovia's Visalia, CA growing facilities. (NA75507; PI660659) |
Details
| Description | A beautiful, loosely vase-shaped shrub with arching branches. Stunning snow white flowers in late winter and early spring are highlighted by exceptional sage green foliage. Use as a showy accent in borders and containers. A United States National Arboretum introduction. Evergreen. |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Early spring |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Showy Flowers |
Style
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Hedge |
|---|---|
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Heavenly Bamboo (Nandina); Lilyturf (Liriope); Pittosporum (Pittosporum); Juniper (Juniperus); Camellia (Camellia) |
Care
| Care Instructions | Provide enriched, slightly acidic, well-drained soil. Keep roots cool with a thick layer of mulch. Water deeply, regularly in first growing season to establish extensive root system; reduce frequency once established. Apply an acid fertilizer after bloom. Prune after bloom flowering; easily kept at 6 ft. tall and wide with regular pruning. |
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History
| History | 'Snow Panda' originated from seeds collected near Yan Chi He, Hubei, China in 1994 as part of the North America-China Plant Exploration Consortium (NACPEC, collection number WD121). It was selected in 2006 by the U.S. National Arboretum and Monrovia Growers, and was then further evaluated and propagated in Monrovia's Visalia, CA growing facilities. (NA75507; PI660659) |
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Frequently asked questions
Does Snow Panda Fringe Flower produce flowers?
Early spring
Is Snow Panda Fringe Flower evergreen or deciduous?
Snow Panda Fringe Flower is Evergreen.
What are the special features of Snow Panda Fringe Flower?
Snow Panda Fringe Flower is Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care.
How fast does Snow Panda Fringe Flower grow?
Snow Panda Fringe Flower has a Moderate growth rate.
Where can I use Snow Panda Fringe Flower in my landscape?
Snow Panda Fringe Flower is suitable for: Border, Container, Hedge.
What color are Snow Panda Fringe Flower flowers?
Snow Panda Fringe Flower produces White flowers.
What color is the foliage of Snow Panda Fringe Flower?
Snow Panda Fringe Flower has Green foliage.
What plants grow well with Snow Panda Fringe Flower?
Good companion plants for Snow Panda Fringe Flower include: Heavenly Bamboo (Nandina); Lilyturf (Liriope); Pittosporum (Pittosporum); Juniper (Juniperus); Camellia (Camellia).
How do I care for Snow Panda Fringe Flower?
Provide enriched, slightly acidic, well-drained soil. Keep roots cool with a thick layer of mulch. Water deeply, regularly in first growing season to establish extensive root system; reduce frequency once established. Apply an acid fertilizer after bloom. Prune after bloom flowering; easily kept at 6 ft. tall and wide with regular pruning.
What is the history of Snow Panda Fringe Flower?
'Snow Panda' originated from seeds collected near Yan Chi He, Hubei, China in 1994 as part of the North America-China Plant Exploration Consortium (NACPEC, collection number WD121). It was selected in 2006 by the U.S. National Arboretum and Monrovia Growers, and was then further evaluated and propagated in Monrovia's Visalia, CA growing facilities. (NA75507; PI660659)
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