Loropetalum chinense Ever Red (Chinese Fringe Flower)

Noted for its attractive foliage and brightly colored flowers, Loropetalum chinense 'Ever Red' (Chinese Fringe Flower) is a bushy evergreen shrub of neat, compact habit with dark burgundy leaves that retain their rich color throughout summer. In late winter to early spring, it produces abundant clusters of deep, vivid red, spidery flowers, each with narrow, twisted, inch-long petals. The bright blossoms stand out against the dark evergreen foliage which provides contrast and interest to the landscape all year long. Deer-resistant and drought tolerant, this striking 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 6 ft. tall and wide (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