Loropetalum Chinese Fringe Shrubs How To Care For Loropetalum Plants

Planting Loropetalum Choose a location that gets partial sun to partial shade. The best location is a place that gets morning sun and afternoon shade. However, these plants can tolerate full sunlight conditions as well. Make sure to pick a space that allows the shrubs to grow into and have enough room.

Why are my loropetalum dying?

Root rot will kill them as it will many plants. The soil should be well drained so as not to hold to much water. This plant likes an acidic to neutral soil. I understand any soil PH greater than 7.0 will cause the leaves to become chloratic and may drop off.

Can loropetalum take full sun?

Loropetalums are easy, easy, easy. Once established, they're very drought tolerant and frankly, hard to kill. Give them full or part sun and acid to neutral, well-drained soil. (Not alkaline soil, though—the leaves will turn yellow between the veins.)

How often should you water a loropetalum?

During the first summer, you may need to water as often as every few days in periods of drought and extreme summer heat. To determine if your plant needs water, dig a few inches into the soil next to the plant. If the soil is dry 2-3 inches below the surface, it is time to water.

How much sun does loropetalum need?

Loropetalum will thrive in full sun or partial shade. The plants are not fussy about soil type and can even grow in seaside locations. However, for best growth, plant loropetalum in rich, well-drained, slightly acid soil.

Can you hard prune loropetalum?

Maintenance or light pruning or shearing of Loropetalum for shaping purposes can be performed almost any time of year. ... Heavy or hard pruning to reduce the size of the plant, to remove lower branches to tree form a shrub, or to rejuvenate an old plant, should be performed immediately after early spring flowering.

How do you revive loropetalum?

If you live in a climate where it gets very hot, plant your Loropetalum on the east side of your home where it will receive just a few hours of direct morning sun. Keep it shaded during the hottest parts of the afternoon, and it should recover from heat stress and color up again.

Do loropetalum lose their leaves in winter?

Now in mid-January most of the leaves - and on a few plants essentially all of the leaves - are brittle, brown, curled up, and appear dead. This winter has not been severe, although there have been a few stretches of low temperatures in the teens with some days in the single digits.

What is the best fertilizer for loropetalum?

Best Fertilizer For Loropetalum

A balanced fertilizer like an 8-8-8 or similar will work well. Look for fertilizers labeled for acid loving plants (such as hydrangea) to help improve soil acidity. Miracle Grow will work well for loropetalum in both the landscape and in containers.

What can I plant next to loropetalum?

Set 'Lemon Lime' Nandina against the rich foliage of Purple Diamond® Loropetalum and flank with 'Soft Caress' Mahonia. The purple foliage complements both the soft foliage of 'Lemon Lime' Nandina and the bright flowers of 'Soft Caress' Mahonia.

How fast do loropetalum grow?

The growing speed of Loropetalum

Their growth rate is medium to fast. They reach their full height pretty soon and have a good width also. They usually grow about 1 -2 feet in a year.

How do you prune loropetalum naturally?

Start by removing any dead branches, cutting them at their point of origin. Look for damaged limbs and trim these an inch or two beyond the break. Next cut back any stray or unruly shoots that detract from the overall form of the shrub.

How far apart do you plant loropetalum?

The flowers are deep fushia-pink, and the plant has deep purple foliage. It can be grown as a tall hedge with plants spaced 6 feet apart, or it may be limbed up as a small tree. Individual plants in the landscape should be spaced 8 to 12 feet apart.

Are loropetalum slow growing?

Loropetalum chinense is perfectly suited to growing in a small garden because of two things. First, its growth is very slow, and second, even when it has become a mature tree it is still quite small. Lastly, let us note that it is quite invulnerable to diseases and parasites which makes it an easy tree to care for.

How deep are loropetalum roots?

Like other hedges the depth of the root system is at least 18 inches if the plant is established properly.

Is loropetalum toxic to dogs?

Loropetalum is considered nontoxic to animals. The Georgia Gardener recommends it as a safe landscape choice for people who have dogs. To keep your specimens in good condition, allow 18 inches between the plant and your property fence to allow your dog to patrol its territory.

Can you prune loropetalum in summer?

Loropetalum are best pruned in early summer after flowering. Older plants can be rejuvenated by pruning back.

Is there a dwarf loropetalum?

Loropetalum chinense, commonly called fringe flower, is an attractive shrub that blooms from late winter through spring and is available in dwarf cultivars, making it a versatile plant whose size usually stays within bounds.

Is loropetalum frost hardy?

Loropetalum Plum Gorgeous certainly lives up to its name with its stunning year-round plum foliage. ... Grow it in a pot, plant in your garden or use it to create an informal hedge that will give your garden a sweep of plum. Once established, this easy-going plant is low care, drought tolerant and frost hardy.

Why are my loropetalum leaves turning yellow?

A: Loropetalum is a tough shrub but, like a lot of woody plants, it does not like to have wet roots all the time. Soggy soil prevents roots from absorbing nutrients. The result is yellow leaves: exactly what you have. Your best bet is to dig them up and replant after adding soil to this wet place.

Why is my loropetalum green?

When Loropetalum is green and not purple or its proper color, it may be an effect of excess water, dry conditions, too much fertilizer, or even the result of a rootstock reverting. Lighting levels seem to have a large hand in leaf color as well. The deep coloring is caused by a pigment which is influenced by UV rays.

What does loropetalum look like?

Loropetalum gets its name from from the Greek words for strap and petal, referring to the long, thin petals of its fringe-like blooms. The leaves are small and oval. While some loropetalum plants do have green foliage, it is most commonly found with lovely burgundy foliage that contrasts nicely with other plants.