Loropetalum chinense rubrum

Chinese Fringe Flower

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Evergreen shrub with striking purple-red foliage and fringe-like flowers in spring, popular for ornamental landscaping.
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Plant Details

Common Name Chinese Fringe Flower
Family Hamamelidaceae
Genus Loropetalum
Species Chinense
Variety rubrum
Origin China
Blooming Spring to early summer, occasionally fall in warm climates
Leaf Color Deep burgundy purple, green in low light or older growth
Sunlight Sun
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly close No
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Well-draining slightly acidic soil rich in organic matter, amend with peat or pine bark.

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Watering

Water regularly during establishment; drought tolerant once mature. Avoid waterlogging roots.

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Sunlight & Care

Full sun recommended for purple color retention; tolerates partial shade but foliage may green up.

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Fertilization

Apply balanced slow-release fertilizer in spring; avoid excess nitrogen to maintain leaf color.

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Pruning

Prune after flowering to shape, remove dead wood, and encourage bushier growth.

Pest Control Aphid Lace Bug Scale Insect Spider Mite

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

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Aug
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eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
14° – 95°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
40% – 75%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
2000 – 40000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
5 – 30
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
20% – 65%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
300 – 1800
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)

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