Ever Red Loropetalum (Chinese Fringeflower) - 2 Gallon Pot
$41.98
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$41.98
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Ever Red Loropetalum (Chinese Fringeflower) - 2 Gallon Pot
$41.98
Sale price
$41.98
Regular price
$50.00
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Description
Ever Red Loropetalum
Loropetalum chinense var. rubrum 'Chang Nian Hong' (EVER RED®) PPAF
Plant Details
USDA Plant Hardiness Zones: 7a-9b Find Your Zone
Plant Type: Evergreen Flowering Shrub
Height at Maturity: 5-6'
Width at Maturity: 5-6'
Spacing: 4' for solid hedges; 10'+ for space between plants
Growth Habit / Form: Bushy, Rounded, Upright
Growth Rate: Moderate to Fast
Flower Color: True Red
Flower Size: 1-1.5"
Flowering Period: Early Spring, Mid-Spring
Flower Type: Fringe
Fragrant Flowers: No
Foliage Color: Deep Purple-Burgundy (almost Black)
Fragrant Foliage: No
Berries: No
Berry Color: NA
Sun Needs: Full Sun or Mostly Sun, Morning Sun with Dappled or Afternoon Shade, All Day Lightly Filtered Sun, Morning Shade with Evening Sun
Water Needs: Average, Low when established
Soil Type: Clay (amended), Loam, Sandy (amended), Silt
Soil Moisture / Drainage: Well Drained Moist to Somewhat Dry
Soil pH: 4.0 - 6.5 (Acid to Slightly Acidic)
Maintenance / Care: Very Low
Attracts: Visual Attention
Resistances: Deer, Disease, Drought, Heat, Humidity, Insect
Description
Ever Red, formerly known as 'Ever Red Sunset', was the first variety of Loropetalum on the market to produce true-red flowers instead of the usual pink, fuchsia or white flowers produced by other varieties in the genus. The spring flowers have no pink in them - just red hot, and loads of them!
Even though a couple other red-flowering varieties have come along, Ever Red is still our favorite because it displays the deepest burgundy (almost black) foliage of any Loropetalum we've seen...and the red flowers really pop against the foliage!
Landscape & Garden Uses
Growing to about 5 to 6 feet tall and wide, or kept smaller with occasional pruning, Ever Red Loropetalum is an ideal choice as an accent, in groupings or mass plantings, or in straight or staggered rows as a hedge in home foundation plantings and landscape borders. Its low water needs makes it suitable for use in Xeriscape plantings. The year round deep purple (almost black) foliage contrasts nicely with plants that have yellow, light green, grey or other light colored foliage or flowers. A fine addition to black or red theme gardens and large containers with a rim diameter of 16 inches or more.
Suggested Spacing: 4 to 5 feet apart for solid hedge; 10 feet or more apart for space between plants
Growing Preferences
Ever Red Loropetalum is very easy to grow in most any average moist but well-drained soil and full sun to part shade. Established plants are exceptionally drought tolerant. As with so many other ornamental plants, constantly soggy or wet soil can be problematic. So make sure to plant in a well-drained site. Foliage is more dense and deeper in color in full sun. Requires no pruning, however responds very well to almost any amount, making it an excellent choice for hedges.
Helpful Articles
Click on a link below to find helpful advice from our experts on how to plant and care for Loropetalum shrubs.
How To Plant A Loropetalum Shrub
How To Fertilize & Water A Loropetalum Shrub
How To Prune & Trim A Loropetalum Shrub Or Tree
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