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Products > Loropetalum chinense var. rubrum 'Hines Purple Leaf'   Loropetalum chinense var. rubrum 'Hines Purple Leaf' - Red Fringe Flower    [2nd Image] Habit and Cultural Information Category: Shrub Family: Hamamelidaceae (Witch-Hazels) Origin: China (Asia) Evergreen: Yes Red/Purple Foliage: Yes Flower Color: Pink Bloomtime: Spring Synonyms: [L. chinense 'Purple Majesty', Hort.] Height: 6-8 feet Width: 6-8 feet Exposure: Cool Sun/Light Shade Irrigation (H2O Info): Low Water Needs Winter Hardiness: 10-15° F Loropetalum chinense var. rubrum 'Hines Purple Leaf' (Red Fringe Flower) - Rounded, evergreen shrub with graceful arching branches. It reaches 6-8 feet tall with similar width but can be kept lower with pruning. Fuchsia-pink flowers appear in spring, while the leaves hold their brilliant purple tint throughout the year. Best in cool sun or part shade with occasional watering. We have a specimen of this cultivar planted in front of our sales office with a cultivar of Loropetalum 'Blush' for comparison. This is the darkest leafed cultivar of Loropetalum that we grow. While evergreen in southern California gardens we have found that all Loropetalum cultivars can go semi-deciduous here in colder years.  This description of this plant is based on our research and our observations of it growing at the nursery, in our own garden and in other gardens. We always appreciate receiving feedback of any kind from those who have any additional information about this plant, particularly if they disagree with what we have written or have additional cultural tips that would aid others growing Loropetalum 'Hines Purple Leaf' .     [MORE INFO]