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    • Photo of Loropetalum chinense var. rubrum 'Ruby' flower by Far Reaches Farm

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    Loropetalum chinense var. rubrum 'Ruby'

    Also Known As

    • Loropetalum chinense 'Rubra'
    • Loropetalum chinense f. rubrum 'Ruby'
    • Fringe Flower

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 4'-6'
    • W: 6'

    planting zones

    • 8a-11

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    Loropetalum chinense var. rubrum 'Ruby' plant details

    Loropetalum chinense var. rubrum 'Ruby' is a broadleaf semi-evergreen shrub with burgundy foliage. In spring pink flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and even moisture - regular water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Loropetalum chinense var. rubrum 'Ruby'

    Plant type: shrub
    Plant family: hamamelidaceae
    Foliage: semi-evergreen burgundy
    Mature size: 6 FT wide, 4 FT - 6 FT - tall
    Flowers: pink blooms in spring
    Uses: border plant, woodland garden, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Loropetalum chinense var. rubrum 'Ruby'

    USDA Zones: 8a - 11
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
    Soil needs: rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    This is the most compact cultivar yet of this Chinese witch hazel family member. Surprisingly hardy even though it looks like some tropical plant with its red foliage. Late spring brings profuse many petaled pink flowers for a visual feast. Dense and wider than tall, evergreen.

    By: Far Reaches Farm

    Gardening facts about Loropetalum chinense var. rubrum 'Ruby' plant

    How to Grow Loropetalum chinense var. rubrum 'Ruby'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - regular

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained
      • rich

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • burgundy

    • Flower Color

      • pink

    • Wildlife

      • bees

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • semi-evergreen

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    Loropetalum chinense var. rubrum 'Sizzling Pink'

    aka Loropetalum chinense 'Sizzling Pink', Chinese Fringe Flower, Chinese Witch Hazel

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    7a-9b

    Size

    Height: 4'-10'

    Width: 4'-5'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular
    Photo of Loropetalum chinense var. rubrum 'Sizzling Pink' foliage by plant lust
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    Loropetalum chinense 'Snow Dance'

    aka Snow Dance Chinese Fringe Flower

    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub, Groundcover

    Zones

    7a-9b

    Size

    Height: 6'-8'

    Width: 6'-8'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular
    Photo of Loropetalum chinense 'Snow Dance' flower by Cistus Nursery
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    Loropetalum chinense var. rubrum 'Zhuzhou Fuchsia'

    aka Loropetalum chinense 'Zhuzhou Pink', Loropetalum chinense var. rubrum 'Zhuzhou', Zhuzhou Fringe Flower, Zhuzhou Pink Chinese Fringe Flower

    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub

    Zones

    7b-9b

    Size

    Height: 6'-12'

    Width: 8'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Loropetalum chinense var. rubrum 'Zhuzhou Fuchsia' by The Kinsey Family Farm
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    Loropetalum chinense var. rubrum 'Fire Dance'

    aka Loropetalum 'Firedance', Loropetalum chinensis 'Fire Dance', Fire Dance Fringe Flower

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    8a-11

    Size

    Height: 3'-5'

    Width: 3'-5'

    • sun - dappled shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Loropetalum chinense var. rubrum 'Fire Dance' flower, foliage by Briggs Plant Propagators
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    Loropetalum chinense var. rubrum 'Pipa's Red'

    aka Loropetalum chinense 'Pipa's Red', Loropetalum chinense 'Pippa's Red', Pipa's Red Chinese Fringe Flower, Pippa's Red Chinese Fringe Flower

    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub

    Zones

    7a-10b

    Size

    Height: 6'-10'

    Width: 5'-8'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - occasional
    Photo of Loropetalum chinense var. rubrum 'Pipa's Red' landscape by Danger Garden
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