{"product_id":"loropetalum-chinense-fire-dance-chinese-fringe-flower-3-litre-pot","title":"Loropetalum chinense 'Fire Dance' - Chinese Fringe Flower 3 Litre Pot","description":"\u003ch2\u003eLoropetalum chinense 'Fire Dance'\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSeasonal Highlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeep burgundy-purple evergreen foliage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnusual pink fringe-like flowers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYear-round colour and interest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact growth habit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlowers multiple times per year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eExcellent 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Tips\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlant 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eLooks Great With\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCombines 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA distinctive and colourful evergreen that brings exotic flair and rich burgundy tones to the garden with relatively low maintenance once established in suitable conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Grasslands Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56700846571846,"sku":"172435","price":7.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0796\/7948\/8326\/files\/9fc906db-8984-4033-ae2e-e785dfdabfb7.jpg?v=1780408507","url":"https:\/\/www.grasslands.co.uk\/products\/loropetalum-chinense-fire-dance-chinese-fringe-flower-3-litre-pot","provider":"Grasslands Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}