Care

Planting & Growing
Provide organically rich, neutral to slightly acidic, well-drained soil. Keep roots cool with a thick layer of mulch. Water deeply, regularly in first growing season to establish root system. Once established, reduce frequency; tolerates mild drought. Apply an acid fertilizer after bloom. Blooms on old wood; prune after flowering.

Evergreen or Deciduous Evergreen
Family Name Fringeflower
Flower Color Red
Bloom Time Blooms year-round, with heaviest bloom in late winter to spring.
Foliage Color Purple
Genus Name Loropetalum
Growth Rate Medium
Hardiness Zone 7
Landscape Uses Border, Container, Screening, Specimen
Light Needs Partial Shade, Full Sun
Mature Height 9 feet
Mature Width 6 feet
Prune Time Prune After Flowering
Water Needs Average to Moist
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