Zhuzhou Fuchsia Fringe Flower
Loropetalum chinense 'Zhuzhou Fuchsia'
SKU
0994
Attractive evergreen shrub valued for its unusual blackish maroon colored foliage that maintains its intriguing color even throughout the heat of summer. Prized for its stunning display of fragrant deep pink flower clusters in spring. Has a distinct, upright form with strong ascending branches even in its youth. Handsome peeling bark when mature adds even more interest.
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7 - 9 Change
Full sun, Partial sun
Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat.
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| Botanical Pronunciation | lor-oh-PET-ah-lum chi-NEN-see |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Fast growing 6 to 8 ft. tall, 4 to 6 ft. wide. |
| Bloom Time | Heaviest in spring, repeating in summer. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Flower Attribute | Fragrant, Long Bloom Season, Repeat Flowering, Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | Pink |
| Foliage Color | Black |
| Garden Style | Asian/Zen |
| Growth Habit | Erect |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Landscape Use | Firescaping/Fire Wise, Hedge, Mass Planting, Privacy Screen, Urban Garden |
| Light Needs | Full sun, Partial sun |
| Soil Needs | Tree & Shrub Food |
| Special Feature | Attractive Bark, Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Tolerates Acidic Soil, Year-round Interest |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat. |
| Key Feature | Year-Round Interest |
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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