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Products > Loropetalum chinense var. rubrum 'Purple Majesty'
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| 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 |
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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 displayed on this page about Loropetalum chinense var. rubrum 'Purple Majesty' is based on the research we have conducted about it in our nursery library as well as from information provided by reliable online resources. We also include our own observations made about this plant as it grows in the nursery gardens and other gardens visited, as well how the crops of this plant have performed in the containers in our nursery field. We will also incorporate comments that we have received from others and welcome hearing from anyone with information about this plant, particularly if it includes cultural information that will aid others to better grow it.
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