Zhuzhou Fuchsia Fringe Flower
Loropetalum chinense 'Zhuzhou Fuchsia'
SKU
00994
Blackish maroon foliage maintains its color even throughout the heat of summer. Stunning display of fragrant deep pink flowers. Has a distinct, upright form with strong ascending branches even in its youth. Handsome peeling bark when mature. Evergreen.
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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. |
| Companion Plants | Heavenly Bamboo (Nandina); Lilyturf (Liriope); Kohuhu (Pittosporum); Juniper (Juniperus); Camellia (Camellia) |
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.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 7-9
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