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Red Chocolate Loropetalum - #3 Pot - Plant Addicts
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Partial Shade to Full Sun (At Least 3 Hours Of Direct Sunlight)Mature Height 5 - 8 FeetMature Spread 4 - 6 FeetGrowing Zones 7 - 10Flowers are often the standout feature of a shrub, and while the Red Chocolate Loropetalum boasts showy flowers, this plant also has some stellar foliage. The Loropetalum chinense 'Red Chocolate' has dark burgu…
Partial Shade to Full Sun (At Least 3 Hours Of Direct Sunlight)Mature Height 5 - 8 FeetMature Spread 4 - 6 FeetGrowing Zones 7 - 10Flowers are often the standout feature of a shrub, and while the Red Chocolate Loropetalum boasts showy flowers, this plant also has some stellar foliage. The Loropetalum chinense 'Red Chocolate' has dark burgundy foliage with purple and chocolate-brown undertones. Fringed flowers with a deep red hue cover the entire shrub each spring. The main flush occurs in early spring, but flowers rebloom throughout the growing season.The dense, upright growth habit allows this shrub to anchor a mass planting or provide a focal point when planted alone. Plant Loropetalum along a foundation wall or border. Conceal an unsightly fence or add privacy to a patio. Include this plant in mixed beds or grow it in a container for flexible placement options. Grow Red Chocolate Loropetalum in zones 7 through 9.Red Chocolate Loropetalum CareFull sun to partial shade is ideal for Loropetalum. Plant it in rich, loamy soil with good drainage and an acidic to neutral pH. Keep the soil moist but not soggy. Infrequent, deep waterings are preferred, especially during a dry period. Feed the shrub with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in the spring and midsummer.Remove leggy overgrowth after the flowers fade to maintain a tidy appearance and encourage more branching.Red Chocolate Loropetalum SpacingRed Chocolate Loropetalum reaches 5 to 8 feet tall and 4 to 6 feet wide. Space shrubs 4 to 6 feet apart when creating a dense hedge.Red Chocolate Loropetalum InformationUSDA Hardiness Zones: 7 - 10Plant Type: Light Exposure: Partial Shade to Full Sun (At Least 3 Hours Of Direct Sunlight)Mature Height: 5 - 8 FeetMature Spread: 4 - 6 FeetSpacing: 4 - 6 FeetHabit: UprightFlower Color(s): Pink, RedFlower Description: Dark Hot Pink/Reddish Pink ColorBloom Period: SpringFoliage Type: EvergreenFoliage Color(s): Green, RedFoliage Description: Dark Burgundy FoliageSeasonal Interest: Spring FloweringWatering: AverageResists: N/ATolerates: N/AAttracts: N/AContainer Role: Uses: Borders, ContainersFeatures: Foliage InterestBrand: Common Name: Red Chocolate LoropetalumOther Name(s): Chinese fringe flowerScientific Name: Loropetalum | Shrubs > Evergreen Shrubs > Flowering Evergreens Plant Addicts PLA0084-npn
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Partial Shade to Full Sun (At Least 3 Hours Of Direct Sunlight)Mature Height 5 - 8 FeetMature Spread 4 - 6 FeetGrowing Zones 7 - 10Flowers are often the standout feature of a shrub, and while the Red Chocolate Loropetalum boasts showy flowers, this plant also has some stellar foliage. The Loropetalum chinense 'Red Chocolate' has dark burgundy foliage with purple and chocolate-brown undertones. Fringed flowers with a deep red hue cover the entire shrub each spring. The main flush occurs in early spring, but flowers rebloom throughout the growing season.The dense, upright growth habit allows this shrub to anchor a mass planting or provide a focal point when planted alone. Plant Loropetalum along a foundation wall or border. Conceal an unsightly fence or add privacy to a patio. Include this plant in mixed beds or grow it in a container for flexible placement options. Grow Red Chocolate Loropetalum in zones 7 through 9.Red Chocolate Loropetalum CareFull sun to partial shade is ideal for Loropetalum. Plant it in rich, loamy soil with good drainage and an acidic to neutral pH. Keep the soil moist but not soggy. Infrequent, deep waterings are preferred, especially during a dry period. Feed the shrub with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in the spring and midsummer.Remove leggy overgrowth after the flowers fade to maintain a tidy appearance and encourage more branching.Red Chocolate Loropetalum SpacingRed Chocolate Loropetalum reaches 5 to 8 feet tall and 4 to 6 feet wide. Space shrubs 4 to 6 feet apart when creating a dense hedge.Red Chocolate Loropetalum InformationUSDA Hardiness Zones: 7 - 10Plant Type: Light Exposure: Partial Shade to Full Sun (At Least 3 Hours Of Direct Sunlight)Mature Height: 5 - 8 FeetMature Spread: 4 - 6 FeetSpacing: 4 - 6 FeetHabit: UprightFlower Color(s): Pink, RedFlower Description: Dark Hot Pink/Reddish Pink ColorBloom Period: SpringFoliage Type: EvergreenFoliage Color(s): Green, RedFoliage Description: Dark Burgundy FoliageSeasonal Interest: Spring FloweringWatering: AverageResists: N/ATolerates: N/AAttracts: N/AContainer Role: Uses: Borders, ContainersFeatures: Foliage InterestBrand: Common Name: Red Chocolate LoropetalumOther Name(s): Chinese fringe flowerScientific Name: Loropetalum | Shrubs > Evergreen Shrubs > Flowering Evergreens Plant Addicts PLA0084-npn
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