{"product_id":"loropetalum-chinense","title":"Loropetalum chinense","description":"\u003ch2 data-end=\"284\" data-start=\"259\"\u003e General Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"782\" data-start=\"285\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"337\" data-start=\"285\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"337\" data-start=\"287\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"298\" data-start=\"287\"\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hamamelidaceae (same as witch hazel)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"438\" data-start=\"338\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"438\" data-start=\"340\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"357\" data-start=\"340\"\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Evergreen shrub, typically 4–10 feet tall (some dwarf cultivars stay smaller).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"563\" data-start=\"439\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"563\" data-start=\"441\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"452\" data-start=\"441\"\u003eLeaves:\u003c\/strong\u003e Oval, 1–2 inches, usually deep green but many cultivated varieties have burgundy, purple, or bronze foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"782\" data-start=\"564\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"685\" data-start=\"566\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"578\" data-start=\"566\"\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fragrant, spidery clusters resembling fringe or ribbons. They bloom in spring (sometimes again in fall).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"782\" data-start=\"688\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"720\" data-start=\"688\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"720\" data-start=\"690\"\u003eWild type: \u003cstrong data-end=\"718\" data-start=\"701\"\u003ewhite flowers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"782\" data-start=\"723\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"782\" data-start=\"725\"\u003eOrnamental cultivars: \u003cstrong data-end=\"780\" data-start=\"747\"\u003epink, magenta, or red flowers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"782\" data-start=\"723\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"780\" data-start=\"747\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"394\" data-end=\"411\"\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chinese Fringe Flower, Loropetalum\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"812\" data-start=\"789\"\u003ePopular Cultivars\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1008\" data-start=\"813\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"874\" data-start=\"813\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"874\" data-start=\"815\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"825\" data-start=\"815\"\u003e‘Ruby’\u003c\/strong\u003e – compact size, ruby-red foliage, pink blooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"942\" data-start=\"875\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"942\" data-start=\"877\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"897\" data-start=\"877\"\u003e‘Purple Diamond’\u003c\/strong\u003e – deep purple leaves, bright pink flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1008\" data-start=\"943\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1008\" data-start=\"945\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"962\" data-start=\"945\"\u003e‘Snow Muffin’\u003c\/strong\u003e – white flowers, green foliage, dwarf form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"1039\" data-start=\"1015\"\u003eGrowing Conditions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1465\" data-start=\"1040\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1188\" data-start=\"1079\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1188\" data-start=\"1081\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1091\" data-start=\"1081\"\u003eSun Light:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to part shade (best foliage color in sun, but afternoon shade helps in hot climates).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1290\" data-start=\"1189\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1290\" data-start=\"1191\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1200\" data-start=\"1191\"\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prefers well-drained, slightly acidic soil. Avoid alkaline soils (may cause yellowing).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1380\" data-start=\"1291\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1380\" data-start=\"1293\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1303\" data-start=\"1293\"\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate; keep moist when establishing, then drought-tolerant once mature.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"1496\" data-start=\"1472\"\u003eCare \u0026amp; Maintenance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1810\" data-start=\"1497\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1608\" data-start=\"1497\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1608\" data-start=\"1499\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1511\" data-start=\"1499\"\u003ePruning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Minimal; prune after flowering to shape if necessary. Avoid heavy pruning in late summer\/fall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1707\" data-start=\"1609\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1707\" data-start=\"1611\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1630\" data-start=\"1611\"\u003ePests\/Diseases:\u003c\/strong\u003e Generally pest-free, but can suffer from root rot in poorly drained soils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1810\" data-start=\"1708\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1810\" data-start=\"1710\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1719\" data-start=\"1710\"\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent for \u003cstrong data-end=\"1807\" data-start=\"1734\"\u003ehedges, foundation plantings, borders, containers, or specimen shrubs\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e   \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-start=\"1772\" data-end=\"1790\"\u003eFertilizing\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1818\" data-end=\"2273\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1818\" data-end=\"2025\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1820\" data-end=\"1858\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1820\" data-end=\"1856\"\u003eSpring – Autumn (Active Growth):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1861\" data-end=\"2025\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1861\" data-end=\"1952\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1863\" data-end=\"1952\"\u003eUse an \u003cstrong data-start=\"1870\" data-end=\"1902\"\u003eacid-loving plant fertilizer\u003c\/strong\u003e (like azalea or camellia feed) every 4–6 weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1955\" data-end=\"2025\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1957\" data-end=\"2025\"\u003eBalanced slow-release fertilizer (e.g., NPK 10:10:10 or 14:14:14).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2026\" data-end=\"2109\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2028\" data-end=\"2109\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2028\" data-end=\"2048\"\u003eFor More Blooms:\u003c\/strong\u003e Phosphorus-rich fertilizer (like 10:20:10) once in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2110\" data-end=\"2216\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2112\" data-end=\"2216\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2112\" data-end=\"2130\"\u003eOrganic Boost:\u003c\/strong\u003e Add compost, leaf mold, or well-rotted manure around the base once or twice a year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2217\" data-end=\"2273\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2219\" data-end=\"2273\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2219\" data-end=\"2230\"\u003eWinter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Feeding not needed (plant growth slows).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Wayanadantouch Garden","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52615944503660,"sku":"23","price":199.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0918\/5289\/8668\/files\/loropetalumchinese.avif?v=1756699986","url":"https:\/\/wayanadantouchgarden.com\/products\/loropetalum-chinense","provider":"Wayanadan Touch Garden","version":"1.0","type":"link"}