Crimson Fire Loropetalum is a compact shrub with rich red foliage that grows in zones 7-10. It produces hot pink flowers in spring and is grown to a size of 3-4 feet.
Crimson Fire Loropetalum
The Crimson Fire Loropetalum is a beautiful, compact evergreen shrub that is prized for its rich, ruby-red foliage and vibrant hot pink flowers. It is a cultivar of the Chinese Fringe Flower (Loropetalum chinense var. rubrum), and is known for its tolerance to heat, drought, and pests.
Crimson Fire Loropetalum
The Crimson Fire Loropetalum grows to be about 4 feet tall and 4-5 feet wide, and has a mounded habit. Its leaves are elliptical in shape and about 3 inches long. They are dark reddish-purple in color and retain their color all year round. In spring, the shrub produces abundant clusters of bright red flowers, each with narrow, twisted, inch-long petals. The vibrant blossoms stand out against the dark evergreen foliage.
The Crimson Fire Loropetalum is a relatively low-maintenance plant. It prefers full sun to part shade and well-drained soil. It is drought-tolerant once established, but it will benefit from regular watering during hot, dry weather. The shrub can be pruned to maintain its shape and size, but it is not necessary.
The Crimson Fire Loropetalum is a versatile plant that can be used in a variety of landscape settings. It makes a bold statement as an accent plant, and can also be used in mass plantings, hedges, and borders. It is also a good choice for container planting.
Here are some tips for planting and caring for Crimson Fire Loropetalum:
- Choose a planting site that receives full sun to part shade and has well-drained soil.
- Dig a hole that is twice as wide as the root ball of the plant.
- Amend the soil with compost or manure before planting.
- Place the plant in the hole and backfill with soil, tamping down gently to remove any air pockets.
- Water the plant well after planting.
- Water the plant regularly, especially during the first year after planting.
- Fertilize the plant in spring with a balanced fertilizer.
- Prune the plant as needed to maintain its shape and size.
With proper care, Crimson Fire Loropetalum will thrive for many years to come.
Note: The plant is shipped in its pot, firmly secured with several layers of clear tape, thereby avoiding any shuffling and moving during transit. The plant reaches you with minimal damage- very safe and secure. We have been shipping plants like this for several years (plant are sometimes shipped in smaller pots for safety and ease of shipping). Most plants go dormant in fall and winter and will lose most of their leaves - looking dead and dry - very normal. They will flush out in spring.
We cannot send ship some plants and some sizes to California due to restrictions placed by department of agriculture.
