Loropetalum chinense var. rubrum 'Ruby'
RUBY FRINGE FLOWER
Hamamelidaceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen shrub

Hardiness zones: 7-11

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, acidic to neutral

Tolerances: light frost
1.2m
Plant habit
 
1m

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Flowers: moderately fragrant flowers in crimson

Flowering Time: early spring to mid autumn

Leaves: flushed purple; red new leaves
 
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Loropetalum chinense var. rubrum 'Ruby'
RUBY FRINGE FLOWER
Hamamelidaceae

 

  Plant type: evergreen shrub

Hardiness zones: 7-11

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, acidic to neutral

Tolerances: light frost
1.2m
Plant habit
 
1m

FEATURES

Flowers: moderately fragrant flowers in crimson

Flowering Time: early spring to mid autumn

Leaves: flushed purple; red new leaves


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits oriental, contemporary & cottage designs

Uses: formal hedge, informal hedge, pot, accents, topiary, border

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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