Loropetalum chinense var. rubrum 'Zhuzhou Fuchsia'

Also Known As

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

Plant type

tree, shrub

size

H: 6'-12'
W: 8'

planting zones

7b-9b

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Loropetalum chinense var. rubrum 'Zhuzhou Fuchsia' plant details

Loropetalum chinense var. rubrum 'Zhuzhou Fuchsia' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub or tree with bronze, burgundy and green foliage. In spring pink flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in acidic, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Loropetalum chinense var. rubrum 'Zhuzhou Fuchsia'

Plant type: shrub or tree
Plant family: hamamelidaceae
Foliage: evergreen bronze, burgundy and green
Mature size: 8 FT wide, 6 FT - 12 FT - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in spring
Uses: cascading, container plant, fragrant

GROWING CONDITIONS for Loropetalum chinense var. rubrum 'Zhuzhou Fuchsia'

USDA Zones: 7b - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular

Soil needs: acidic, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

From Zhuzhou, China, the eye-catching deep-black-maroon leaf color of this vigorous (can grow 3-4' a year!) 8-10' upright shrub lasts even in hot SE summers; its spring flowers are a deep pink. S-PSh/M/acid

By: Forestfarm

Loropetalum Chinensis Rubrum 'Zhuzhou Fuchsia' 8' - 12'. Evergreen shrub, fringe flower. A large size Loropetalum, the burgundy foliage of 'Zhuzhou' makes a striking statement as a privacy hedge or border planting, bringing color to a landscape during dreary Georgia winters. Leaves are deep burgundy to purple black foliage spring to fall, and in spring, mounded fuchsia fringe like flowers appear. Bark of 'Zhuzhou' exfoliates when mature.

By: The Kinsey Family Farm

Zhuzhou Fuchsia Chinese Fringe Tree has greenish maroon colored foliage and can reach 8-12' at maturity, making it one of the tallest cultivars available. This beautiful foliage is topped from spring to fall with fuchsia pom-pom like flowers. Prefers a well drained acid soil and will show chlorosis (green leaves with yellow veins) in a high pH soil. This shrub has an upright growth habit. Zhuzhou Fuchsia is one of the most cold hardy cultivars available. Best leaf color in sun.

By: Lazy S'S Farm Nursery

We at Cistus seem to be bent on growing every Loropetalum there ever was -- and then some. 'Zhuzhou Pink' has been a favorite. The weeping habit of its branches, the darkest burgundy leaves and the large, 1", spidery pink to cerise flowers together make it a dazzling garden or container species. It has also been rated as among the most frost hardy, surviving winters to as low as several degrees below 0 °F with little damage, though should be planted in the warmest places anywhere frost might nip at late season new growth. Lovers of summer water and bright light for best color though quite at home in dappled shade. Frost hardy just below USDA zone 7.