Loropetalum chinense
Chinese fringe flower (Loropetalum chinense) is a shrub. Light: part shade, full sun. Hardy down to -12 °C. Drought tolerance: medium. Sold in local shops from about €26. We do not recommend it for most Central European gardens.
An evergreen shrub with arching branches, mostly sold in forms with burgundy or bronze leaves and vivid pink flowers; the lightly scented early spring flowers have narrow, ribbon-like petals like those of witch hazel. It needs acidic, humus-rich, well-drained soil and a spot in part shade or sun that is sheltered from wind. It is only moderately frost hardy, so it is safest in a container that spends the winter frost-free; in the ground plant it only in a sheltered corner, in spring, and cover it for winter.
| Group | Shrub |
| Light | Part shade, Full sun |
| Size after 10 years | 1.5 m × 1.5 m |
| Ultimate size | 1–3 m × 1–3 m |
| Hardiness | down to -12 °C (USDA 8, RHS H5) |
| Soil | Average garden soil, Acidic, Sandy |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Flowering | March–May, pink, red, white |
| Water need | Medium |
| Drought tolerance | Medium |
| Maintenance | Medium |
| Root aggressiveness | Low |
| Suckering | no |
| Spreading | Low |
| Distance from buildings | at least 1.5 m |
| Distance from paving | at least 0.5 m |
| Litter | not typical |
| Planting distance | 120 cm |
| For dogs | Non-toxic (uncertain) |
| For cats | Non-toxic (uncertain) |
| For children | Non-toxic (uncertain) |
| Typical price | from about €26 |
Toxicity data is for information only. If your pet or child has eaten a plant, contact a vet or a doctor.
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The same plant is sold as a small pot and as a specimen several metres tall, and the price follows. Prices are rounded and for guidance only.
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Size
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Typical price
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| 30-40 cm | approx. €26 |
| 30-35 cm | approx. €26 |
| 35-40 cm | approx. €26 |
| 40-45 cm | approx. €65 |
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