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Products > Loropetalum chinense var. rubrum 'Purple Majesty'   Loropetalum chinense var. rubrum 'Purple Majesty' - Red Fringe Flower       Habit and Cultural Information Category: Shrub Family: Hamamelidaceae (Witch-Hazels) Origin: China (Asia) Evergreen: Yes Red/Purple Foliage: Yes Flower Color: Fuchsia Pink Bloomtime: Year-round Height: 6-8 feet Width: 4-6 feet Exposure: Sun or Shade Irrigation (H2O Info): Medium Water Needs Winter Hardiness: 10-15° F Loropetalum chinense var. rubrum 'Purple Majesty' (Red Fringe Flower) - Rounded, evergreen shrub with graceful, arching branches to 6 to 8 feet tall. Can be used in a variety of ways - in mass plantings as a hedge, as a specimen tree or as a patio tree. Bright fuchsia fringe flowers appear in masses in spring and then throughout the year. New growth is a dark burgundy, ultimately maturing to a brilliant purple. Best in full sun or part shade with occasional watering. Hardy to 15-20° F. The white flowering natural form (Loropetalum chinense var. chinense) is noted as coming from the wilds of China, India and Japan but Loropetalum chinense var. rubrum was first described from material of garden origin and has been widely cultivated in southern China. For more information on cultivation and the species, see our listing of the white flowering Loropetalum chinense. We have grown this nice dark selection since 1999 and is very similar to Loropetalum chinense var. rubrum 'Hines Purple Leaf', but perhaps has slightly darker leaves.  The information provided on this webpage is based on the research that we have conducted about this plant in our nursery library and that information that we have found about it on reliable online sources. We also take into consideration observations in our nursery of crops of this plant, as well as of plants growing in the nursery's garden and those in other gardens. We will incorporate comments received from others and welcome getting feedback from anyone who may have additional information, particularly if it includes cultural information aiding others in growing Loropetalum chinense var. rubrum 'Purple Majesty'.     [MORE INFO]