Care

Planting & Growing
Provide organically rich, neutral to slightly acidic, well-drained soil. Keep roots cool with a thick layer of mulch. Water deeply and regularly during first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Once established, reduce frequency; tolerates mild drought. Feed with an acid fertilizer after bloom.

Evergreen or Deciduous Evergreen
Family Name Fringeflower
Flower Color Red
Bloom Time Heaviest in spring, repeating throughout the year.
Foliage Color Green
Genus Name Loropetalum
Growth Rate Medium
Hardiness Zone 7
Landscape Uses Border, Container, Hedge, Massing, Screening, Specimen, Urban Garden, Woodland Garden
Light Needs Partial Shade, Full Sun
Mature Height 6 feet
Mature Width 5 feet
Prune Time Prune After Flowering
Water Needs Average to Moist
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