Loropetalum Chinense Red In Black

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Loropetalum chinense red in black

Loropetalum chinense rubrum china pink. Ideal for hedges and massed planting or for contrasting colour in home gardens. Noted for its attractive foliage and brightly colored flowers loropetalum chinense ever red chinese fringe flower is a bushy evergreen shrub of neat compact habit with dark burgundy leaves which retain their rich color throughout summer.

Ruby loropetalum is an evergreen shrub in the witch hazel family that features ruby red new growth in spring which darkens to a deep burgundy color by autumn. Each april bright pink clusters of fringe shaped flowers appear almost like magic. A white to pale yellow flowering green leafed variety and a pink flowering variety with leaves varying from bronze red when new to olive green or burgundy when mature depending on selection and growing conditions.

Here are our tips on caring for it to embellish its blooming and growth. Name loropetalum chinense family hamamelidaceae type shrub height 5 to 6 feet 1 5 to 2 meters exposure full sun part sun soil rather rich foliage deciduous blooming february to april. Loropetalum chinense is commonly known as loropetalum chinese fringe flower and strap flower.

They are evergreen with branches forming. Loropetalum chinense is a nice winter blooming bush. Tall growing dense shrub with oval leaves rich pinky brown year round vibrant pink tassel flowers during spring and summer.

Gardening readers can buy a loropetalum chinense roseum for 19 99 supplied in a two litre pot from the telegraph garden service c o handling agent dept te242 po box 89 st leonards on sea.

Loropetalum Chinese Fringe Flower Shrubs