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

Loropetalum chinense is known as Chinese witch hazel or fringe flower. It is a beautiful semi-evergreen to evergreen shrub with long-blooming, fragrant, spidery, fringed flowers in white and shades of pink. ‘Fire Dance’ is a vigorous, burgundy-red leaved cultivar with spreading, graceful, arching branches. The leaves emerge burgundy red and deepen to purple with age. Its hot pink flowers bloom profusely in spring and sporadically throughout the growing season. Grow in containers and protect in winter or, in coastal BC, plant in well-drained soils in a protected location. Can be popular with hummingbirds. Tolerant of dry soils once established. Chinese witch hazel (?? or jìmù) has a long history of use in Chinese traditional medicine.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

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