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Loropetalum Chinense var. rubrum 'Burgundy'
(Chinese Fringe Flower, Chinese Witch Hazel)

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Interesting foliage of the Loropetalum Chinese var. rubrum 'Burgundy' or Chinese Fringe Flower

Loropetalum Chinense var. rubrum 'Burgundy'
(Chinese Fringe Flower, Chinese Witch Hazel)

Family:  Hamamelidaceae
Origin:  China
Light:  Sun-part  shade
Height:  3-4' 
Spread:  2-4'
Blooms:  Pink flowers, in cluster, year round
Foliage:  Green, burgundy
Soil:  Sandy. well-drained

Water:  Drought tolerant
Fertilizer:  Balanced fertilizer
Propagation: Cuttings
Uses:  Shrub, fencing, trellis, specimen, accent
Comments:  Loropetalum Chinese var. rubrum 'Burgundy' or Chinese Fringe Flower or
Chinese Witch Hazel is an interesting  tropical perennial plant with very showy flowers.  It has a mounding habit when young.  It is low-maintenance, heat and insect resistant and hummingbirds loves its blossoms. Can be trained into a tree form.  Hardy when established, can tolerate from 0-10 degrees F.
USDA Hardiness Zones :  8b-11

Image of Chinese Witch Hazel plant in full blosom >