LOROPETALUM
LOROPETALUM
Commonly known as Chinese fringe flower
Genus of 3 species of rounded, evergreen shrubs or small trees found in woodland in the Himalayas, China and Japan.
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Exotic plants
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Pests & Diseases
None. -
Place of origin
China, Burma, Japan. -
EvergreenOval leaves 2.5-6cm (1-2½in) long.
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Shades of pink
All shades of pink through to Carmine (red) -
Frost hardy (down to -5)
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Height
2m (6½ft) -
Spread
2m (6½ft)
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in heightProduces spider-like flowers 2cm (¾in) across in small, crowded clusters of 3-6.
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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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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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Loropetalum - Growing Guide
