Loropetalum chinense var. rubrum 'Pipa's Red'

Also Known As

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

size

H: 6'-10'
W: 5'-8'

planting zones

7a-10b

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Loropetalum chinense var. rubrum 'Pipa's Red' plant details

Loropetalum chinense var. rubrum 'Pipa's Red' is a broadleaf evergreen or semi-evergreen shrub or tree with black, bronze, burgundy and purple foliage. In spring pink and red flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - occasional 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 'Pipa's Red'

Plant type: shrub or tree
Plant family: hamamelidaceae
Foliage: evergreen or semi-evergreen black, bronze, burgundy and purple
Mature size: 5 FT - 8 FT - wide, 6 FT - 10 FT - tall
Flowers: pink and red blooms in spring
Uses: showy, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Loropetalum chinense var. rubrum 'Pipa's Red'

USDA Zones: 7a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - occasional
Resistant to: 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. ‘Pipa’s Red’ has rich burgundy foliage and bright magenta flowers that 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.

A particularly popular fringe flower and probably the darkest leaved cultivar available. Gorgeous by itself, but add the cerise-pink flowers in late spring for true love. Evergreen. Reaches 8-10' eventually, but easily kept as a low spreading shrub. Even moisture, dappled shade to full sun, well-drained soil. USDA zone 7; zone 8 in areas lacking summer heat.