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    Loropetalum chinense var. rubrum 'Fire Dance'

    Also Known As

    • Loropetalum 'Firedance'
    • Loropetalum chinensis 'Fire Dance'
    • Fire Dance Fringe Flower

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 3'-5'
    • W: 3'-5'

    planting zones

    • 8a-11

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    Loropetalum chinense var. rubrum 'Fire Dance' plant details

    Loropetalum chinense var. rubrum 'Fire Dance' is a fast-growing broadleaf evergreen shrub with purple foliage. In spring and summer pink flowers emerge. Attracts bees and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Loropetalum chinense var. rubrum 'Fire Dance'

    Plant type: shrub
    Plant family: hamamelidaceae
    Foliage: evergreen purple
    Mature size: 3 FT - 5 FT - wide, 3 FT - 5 FT - tall
    Flowers: pink blooms in spring and summer

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Loropetalum chinense var. rubrum 'Fire Dance'

    USDA Zones: 8a - 11
    Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
    Resistant to: deer, heat and humidity
    Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Has longer deep burgundy purple leaves on a moderate size arching plant. We don’t know ultimate size as in the SE it will get to a small tree. In the NW it will only get 3-4’. The leaves are complemented by the bright pink ribbon flowers in spring.

    By: Gossler Farms

    Arching branches of fuchsia-pink flowers are a treat in early spring, attractive ruby-red changing to lustrous purple-red to green leaves are an asset all season on this compact 3-6' evergreen shrub. Sun-PSh/Med/acid

    By: Forestfarm

    Gardening facts about Loropetalum chinense var. rubrum 'Fire Dance' plant

    How to Grow Loropetalum chinense var. rubrum 'Fire Dance'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - dappled shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • humidity tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • purple

    • Flower Color

      • pink

    • Wildlife

      • bees
      • hummingbirds
      • deer resistant

    • Flower Season

      • summer
      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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