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LOROPETALUM chinense 'Fire Dance'
Commonly known as Chinese fringe flower
Dark purple foliage and scented pink flowers in late winter
£16.50 each
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Exotic plants
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Pests & Diseases
None -
Place of origin
China, Burma and Japan -
EvergreenOvate or oval leaves 2.5-6cm (1-2½in) long .
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Shades of pink
All shades of pink through to Carmine (red)Dark pink -
BorderSuitable for a shrub border
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Frost hardy (down to -5)
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Entire
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Ovate
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Height
2m (6½ft) -
Spread
2m (6½ft)
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in heightSpider-like flowers 2cm (¾in) across in small, crowded clusters of 3-6.
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Pruning group 5
Suitable for: Evergreen shrubs that require minimal pruning.
Action: Trim or lightly cut back shoots that spoil symmetry. Deadhead regularly.
When: Annually after flowering.
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Half hardy - unheated greenhouse / mild winter
Hardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK except in severe winters and a risk from sudden (early) frosts. May be hardy elsewhere with wall shelter or good micro-climate. Likely to be damaged or killed in cold winters. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -5°C (23°F) -
Scented flowers
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Spring Seasonal Interest
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Winter Seasonal Interest
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Fertile moist well-drained soilHumus-rich.
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Partial shade
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Mature Size2m (6½ft)
2m (6½ft)
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