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LOROPETALUM chinense 'Fire Dance'
Commonly known as Chinese fringe flower
Dark purple foliage and scented pink flowers in late winter
Further Reading....
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EvergreenOvate or oval leaves 2.5-6cm (1-2½in) long .
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Shades of pinkAll shades of pink through to Carmine (red)Dark pink -
Height2m (6½ft) -
Spread2m (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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Half hardy - unheated greenhouse / mild winterHardy 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) -
Partial shade
LOROPETALUM chinense 'Fire Dance'
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Additional FeaturesExotic plants
Pests & DiseasesNone
Place of originChina, Burma and Japan -
HardinessFrost hardy (down to -5)
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Leaf margin
Entire(see photos above) -
Leaf shape
Ovate
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Pruning group
Pruning group 5Suitable for: Evergreen shrubs that require minimal pruning.
Action: Trim or lightly cut back shoots that spoil symmetry. Deadhead regularly.
When: Annually after flowering.
RHS group 8 -
Scented PlantsScented flowers
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Seasonal InterestSpringWinter
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Soil ConditionsFertile moist well-drained soilHumus-rich.
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Loropetalum - Growing Guide
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