Loropetalum chinense Carolina Moonlight (Chinese Fringe Flower)
Loropetalum chinense ‘Carolina Moonlight’ (Chinese Fringe Flower) is a bushy evergreen shrub of compact, upright to arching habit with thick and very small olive green leaves. In late winter to early spring, it produces abundant clusters of creamy-white, spidery flowers, each with narrow, twisted, inch-long petals. The luminous blossoms stand out against the evergreen foliage which provides interest to the landscape all year long. Deer resistant and drought tolerant, this pretty evergreen shrub is perfect as an accent or in mass plantings. It makes a lovely hedge along the entryway, looks great in perennial borders or in containers.
Loropetalum chinense 'Carolina Moonlight' (Chinese Fringe Flower) is a bushy evergreen shrub of compact, upright to arching habit with thick and very small olive green leaves. In late winter to early spring, it produces abundant clusters of creamy-white, spidery flowers, each with narrow, twisted, inch-long petals. The luminous blossoms stand out against the evergreen foliage which provides interest to the landscape all year long. Deer-resistant and drought tolerant, this pretty evergreen shrub is perfect as an accent or in mass plantings. It makes a lovely hedge along the entryway and looks great in perennial borders or in containers.
- Grows up to 5-6 ft. tall and wide (150-180 cm).
- A full sun to part shade lover, this plant is easily grown in humus-rich, fertile, moist, well-drained soils. Best flower production and leaf color in full sun, although this plant appreciates some afternoon shade. Shelter from cold winds and provide winter protection. Drought tolerant once established.
- Virtually pest and disease free. Deer resistant.
- Extremely versatile, the Chinese Fringe Flower may be used as a specimen plant or in small groups. Perfect for foundation plantings, beds and borders, hedges and screens, or containers.
- Little pruning is required except for the removal of unsightly shoots and deadheading unless some shaping is required.
- Propagate by semi-ripe cuttings in summer with bottom heat
- Native to China, Southeast Asia, and Japan
Requirements
| Hardiness | 7 – 9 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones | 8 – 9 |
| Climate Zones | 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
| Plant Type | Shrubs |
| Plant Family | Loropetalum – Chinese Fringe Flowers |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest | Spring (Early,Mid,Late)Summer (Early,Mid,Late)FallWinter |
| Height | 5' – 6' (150cm – 180cm) |
| Spread | 5' – 6' (150cm – 180cm) |
| Spacing | 36″ – 48″ (90cm – 120cm) |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy, Evergreen |
| Tolerance | Deer, Drought |
| Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Hedges and Screens, Patio and Containers, Small Gardens, Wall-Side Borders |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Coastal Garden, Informal and Cottage |