LOROPETALUM chinense 'Ruby Snow'
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LOROPETALUM chinense 'Ruby Snow'
Commonly known as Chinese fringe flower
Dark reddish-purple leaves and creamy-white flowers
£17.50 each
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Good to know
A hardier variety of the Chinese fringe flower related to witch hazel -
Pests & Diseases
Trouble free -
Place of origin
Garden origin. Japan. 2003. Yuzi Suzuki -
Semi-evergreenKeeps some of its foliage all year, and will drop some leaves as well.Ovate to oval leaves 2.5-6cm (1-2½in) long
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Green
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BorderSuitable for a shrub border
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Patio / pot plants
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Suitable for small gardens
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Fully hardy
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Entire
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Ovate
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Height
60cm (24in) -
Spread
80cm (31in)
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Dwarf shrubTypically only grows to a maximum of one or two feet in height but there will be some exceptions.Spider-like flowers, 2cm (¾in) across, in small, crowded clusters
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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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Hardy - average winter
Hardy through most of the UK apart from inland valleys, at altitude and central/northerly locations. May suffer foliage damage and stem dieback in harsh winters in cold gardens. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -10°C (14°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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Neutral to acid soil
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Partial shade
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Mature Size60cm (24in)
80cm (31in)
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Loropetalum - Growing Guide
