{"product_id":"loropetalum-red-5-pot","title":"Loropetalum Red - 5\" Pot","description":"\u003cp\u003eLoropetalum chinense, commonly called the Chinese fringe flower, is an evergreen shrub from the witch-hazel family with arching branches and dense, oval leaves. The popular burgundy-leaved forms (var. rubrum) carry striking pink to magenta spider-like blooms, while the species type has green foliage and creamy-white flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn India it is widely grown as a hedge, border filler, foundation planting or container specimen. It thrives in the milder hill stations and does well across most plains gardens with afternoon shade, flowering mainly in spring with sporadic flushes through the warm season.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEasy to maintain and tolerant of light pruning, it is valued for the long-lasting colour its coloured-leaf cultivars bring to landscapes year round.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFamily\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHamamelidaceae\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eNative region\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChina, Japan and the Himalayan region\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMature height\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1-3 m (can reach 4-5 m if unpruned)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMature spread\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1-2 m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eGrowth rate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFoliage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEvergreen; oval leaves, deep burgundy-purple in rubrum forms or green in the type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFlower colour\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePink to magenta (rubrum forms); creamy white (green-leaf type)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFlower season\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMainly spring, with sporadic flushes in warm months\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eClimate zone\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSubtropical to warm temperate; suits Indian plains and hill gardens\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSunlight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun to partial shade; foliage colour is richest in good light, but afternoon shade helps in hot plains.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWatering\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKeep soil evenly moist; water 2-3 times weekly in summer. Avoid waterlogging; reduce in monsoon and winter.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSoil \/ mix\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWell-drained, fertile, slightly acidic soil rich in organic matter; mulch to retain moisture.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eTemperature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrows best at 15-30 C; tolerates brief cold but protect from hard frost.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eHumidity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdapts to moderate to high humidity; appreciates good air circulation.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFertilizer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFeed with a balanced or acid-loving plant fertiliser in spring and again after the main flowering flush.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePruning\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePrune lightly just after flowering to shape; tolerates harder pruning to renew dense growth or hedges.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eRepotting\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRepot container plants every 2-3 years in spring into a slightly larger pot with fresh mix.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePropagation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePropagate from semi-hardwood cuttings in the warm season; layering also works.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePests \u0026amp; problems\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGenerally hardy; watch for aphids, scale, mealybugs and occasional leaf spot in damp conditions.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEasy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eUses\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Colourful evergreen hedge or screen\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Foundation and border planting in mixed beds\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Container and patio specimen\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Year-round foliage colour from burgundy-leaved cultivars\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Trainable as a small standard or informal bonsai subject\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;\/ul\u0026gt;\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Plant during the cooler months (Oct-Feb in the plains) so roots establish before summer heat. In hot regions site it where it gets morning sun and afternoon shade to prevent leaf scorch.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Mulch the base to keep roots cool and moist, and feed with an acid-loving fertiliser in spring for the best foliage colour. Prune right after the spring flush to keep plants compact, and ease off watering during the monsoon to avoid root rot.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy is my Loropetalum losing its deep purple leaf colour?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBurgundy cultivars colour best in bright light. Too much shade turns leaves greenish, while a spring feed with an acid-loving fertiliser and good sun restores the rich purple tone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow and when should I prune Loropetalum?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePrune lightly right after the main spring flowering to shape the plant and encourage dense growth. It also tolerates harder pruning to renew old hedges, ideally before the active growing season.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan Loropetalum be grown in pots in India?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. It grows well in containers with a well-drained, slightly acidic mix. Place it in morning sun with afternoon shade in hot areas, water regularly, and repot every 2-3 years.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"vedicflora","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51256230510838,"sku":"PLT-LOROPETALUM-P05-RED","price":199.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0805\/4980\/6326\/files\/nurserylive-g-plants-loropetalum-chinese-fringe-bush-plant-in-5-inch-13-cm-grower-round-plastic-black-pot-888652.jpg?v=1783922482","url":"https:\/\/vedicflora.com\/products\/loropetalum-red-5-pot","provider":"vedicflora","version":"1.0","type":"link"}