Loropetalum Plant
Profile
Loropetalum (Loropetalum
chinense) is also known as the Chinese Fringe Flower. It is a member of
the Witchhazel family and is native to China, Japan, and the Himalayas. It is a common ornamental plant throughout the southeastern United States and is
starting to be seen more frequently in the Mid-Atlantic region. They are hardy
to USDA zones 7-10.
It blooms in early spring with masses of white or purple-pink
frilly flowers with a smattering of reblooms throughout the rest of the growing
season.
Loropetalum is an evergreen shrub that can grow from 10 to 15
feet high and wide. There are also dwarf cultivars available. It can be pruned
to control the size, but is better to plant it in a spot where it can attain
its natural shape and form. They are often used as hedges, topiaries, or limbed
up to form small trees.
Plant them in full- to part sun locations with moist,
well-drained, acidic soil and add plenty of organic matter. Mulch around them
well. You can add a slow-release fertilizer in spring, if you wish.
Loropetalum: You
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