Loropetalum chinense 'Fire Dance' - Chinese Fringe Flower 3 Litre Pot

Loropetalum chinense 'Fire Dance'

An exotic and eye-catching evergreen shrub that brings rich dark foliage colour and unique flowering interest to the garden. The deep burgundy-purple leaves create a dramatic backdrop for the unusual spidery pink flowers that appear at various times throughout the year.

Seasonal Highlights

The burgundy-purple foliage provides intense colour year-round, with new growth emerging in particularly rich tones. The main flush of distinctive pink fringe-like flowers appears in spring, with sporadic blooms continuing through summer and autumn. The unusual spider-like petals add exotic charm.

Key Features

• Deep burgundy-purple evergreen foliage
• Unusual pink fringe-like flowers
• Year-round colour and interest
• Compact growth habit
• Flowers multiple times per year

Perfect For

Excellent for adding foliage colour to mixed borders and woodland gardens. Ideal for containers on patios and in sheltered courtyards. Works beautifully in Japanese-inspired gardens and contemporary plantings. Perfect for providing contrast in shrub borders alongside green and silver-leaved plants.

Growing Tips

Plant in full sun or partial shade in moist, acidic, well-drained soil enriched with organic matter. Benefits from shelter from cold winds and harsh winter conditions. Water regularly during dry spells. Mulch with ericaceous compost to maintain soil acidity. Prune lightly after main flowering to maintain shape if required.

Looks Great With

Combines beautifully with other acid-loving plants such as rhododendrons, azaleas, and camellias. Works well with Japanese maples for layered foliage interest. Complements hostas, ferns, and spring bulbs. Provides excellent contrast to golden or lime-green foliaged plants.

A distinctive and colourful evergreen that brings exotic flair and rich burgundy tones to the garden with relatively low maintenance once established in suitable conditions.

Loropetalum chinense 'Fire Dance' - Chinese Fringe Flower 3 Litre Pot Grasslands Nursery Winter Hardy Moderate Growing Early spring Pink Evergreen

Does the height include the pot?

No, we measure from the top of the pot to the tip of the plant except for some of the instant planted screens, in this case it will be stated in the description

How long does delivery take?

Most orders are delivered in just a few days, Smaller items are often sent with Parcelforce on a next day service, Larger items should allow up to 10 days due to the size of the items they often have to be sent on our own transport.

Where will you leave my plants?

We will leave your order at the front of your property, Parcelforce may
leave your items in a safe place if you let us know, Pallet couriers
will require a flat hard surface to deliver to, no gravel or soil, a
driveway or parking spot would be best. Most importantly Deliveries by
pallet courier will require access for a large truck (bin lorry sized)
to get near the delivery point. Deliveries sent on our own transport may come in a small van or larger truck.