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Posted 02/02/2023 in Shrub

Loropetalum chinense f. rubrum 'Zhuzhou Fuchsia'

An upright shrub with ascending branches, Loropetalum chinense f. rubrum 'Zhuzhou Fuchsia' features blackish maroon foliage throughout the growing season with clusters of deep pink flowers in the spring and peeling bark. The cultivar is more tolerant of cold temperatures than other species.

Post Details

Latin Name
Loropetalum chinense f. rubrum 'Zhuzhou Fuchsia'
Common Name
Chinese Fringe-flower
Planting Zone
Zone 7 Zone 8 Zone 9
Bloom Season
Spring
Height
8-12 ft
Spread
10-12 ft
Suggested Uses
Specimen
Potential Pests
Root rot, mites, and aphids

Plant Story

An upright shrub with ascending branches, Loropetalum chinense f. rubrum 'Zhuzhou Fuchsia' features blackish maroon foliage throughout the growing season with clusters of deep pink flowers in the spring and peeling bark. The cultivar is more tolerant of cold temperatures than other species.

Special Care Instructions

Plants produce best flowers and leaf color in sunny locations. Little pruning needed.

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