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Loropetalum chinense 'Firedance'

CATALOGUE DESCRIPTION

Delightful shrub with graceful long arching branches clothed with red-purple leaves. These emerge pinkish-red in spring. In a warm site bright pink fringe-like flowers appear in spring. Hardy to cold once established, prefers good soil that does not get too dry. Best in semi-shade. Good for the shrub border or trimmed as an informal hedge.

Genus

Loropetalum

Species chinense

Cultivar 'Firedance'

Common name

Fringe flower

Family name

Hamamelidaceae

Place of origin

China/Japan

DETAILS

Height

1.5 m

Width

1.5 m

(expected growth in average NZ conditions in 5 to 10 years)

Leaves

Evergreen

Soil Type

Grows in most soil types / Prefers good loamy soil

Moisture

Soil must be well drained

Exposure

Grows in sun or semi-shade / Will tolerate moderate frosts

Garden Style

Immaculate / Sanctuary / Texture / Whimsical

Plant Type

Shrubs