Loropetalum chinense var. rubrum 'Sizzling Pink'

Also Known As

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

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 4'-10'
W: 4'-5'

planting zones

7a-9b

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Loropetalum chinense var. rubrum 'Sizzling Pink' plant details

Loropetalum chinense var. rubrum 'Sizzling Pink' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with bronze and burgundy foliage. In fall, spring and summer pink flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Loropetalum chinense var. rubrum 'Sizzling Pink'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: hamamelidaceae
Foliage: evergreen bronze and burgundy
Mature size: 4 FT - 5 FT - wide, 4 FT - 10 FT - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in fall, spring and summer
Uses: floriferous, winter interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Loropetalum chinense var. rubrum 'Sizzling Pink'

USDA Zones: 7a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular

Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Another of the fabulous array of red-leaved, evergreen witch hazels with a rounded, oval, burgundy leaf, fading somewhat into olive tones with summer heat, and spreading branches on a shrub to 4-6 ft with the brightest cerise-pink, thread-like flowers in spring and early summer and occasionally through fall. The dark hues of the foliage make very good knitting either in the border or container. Best with summer water in dappled shade to full sun and the “bakiest" position possible in cool summer climates. Frost hardy in USDA zone 7.

By: Cistus Nursery

This witchazel relative is an evergreen with deep purple foliage (ever purple?). The small flowers are narrow straps like a hamamelis, but are hot pink. Makes an excellent container specimen. We are borderline for hardiness. We have seen the species in Aiken, SC, as a 30' tree. With our cool summers the biggest plant we've seen here is 10'