loropetalum rubrum
Loropetalum rubrum, also known as Chinese Fringe Flower, is a stunning evergreen shrub admired for its rich, wine-coloured foliage and eye-catching clusters of spidery pink flowers. A member of the witch hazel family (Hamamelidaceae), Loropetalum chinense var. rubrum is the perfect choice for gardens across New Zealand, bringing year-round colour, texture, and easy-care appeal. Loropetalum rubrum is valued for its versatility, thriving in borders, low hedges, containers, and as a vivid accent among other shrubs and natives.
Loropetalum chinense var Rubrum
Loropetalum chinense var Rubrum features spectacularly coloured flowers and foliage. It produces fragrant, spider-like, pink-red flowers during winter, which are both unusual and appealing. The foliage on this bushy evergreen is a deep burgundy colour, and provides a stunning backdrop for the flowers as it grows to 1.5 m tall and the same wide. Loropetalum chinense var Rubrum is commonly included in a mixed planting, added to a cottage garden, planted around outdoor living areas, trimmed into a hedge, or grown for winter colour and fragrance.
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- Suited to regions:
Subtropical, Temperate - Plant type:
Shrubs - Height:
2.00 m - Spread:
2.00 m - Flowering time:
Winter - Tolerances:
Hardy - Garden uses:
Hedging, Living areas, Pool areas - Garden styles:
Backyard, City & Courtyard, Formal, Frontyard, Japanese, Mediterranean, Modern
