Crimson Fire Loropetalum


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Crimson Fire Loropetalum is a Compact Flowering Shrub

Also known as a Chinese Fringe Flower shrub, this is a compact shrub with attention-grabbing burgundy color foliage and amazing deep ruby-red flowers.

This evergreen shrub thrives in full sun, is deer resistant, and is fast growing. Crimson Fire is considered a dwarf Loropetalum. It is great for smaller spaces where you want to get a pop of color all year long.

Care for the Crimson Fire is easy since it is so compact. Occasional pruning to keep it to shape as new growth shoots out is okay. Crimson Fire Loropetalum blooms multiple times throughout the year. Although Crimson Fire can handle some shade you won’t get as many blooms or as often then if it gets full sun.

Crimson Fire Loropetalum Plant Facts:

GROWING ZONE: 7 to 9
Botanical Name Loropetalum chinense var. rubrum
MATURE HEIGHT: 3 to 4 feet
MATURE WIDTH: 3 to 4 feet
SUNLIGHT: Full Sun to Partial Sun
HABIT: Compact, Dense
FLOWER COLOR: Pink/Red
FOLIAGE: Red aging to Burgundy
When to Prune Prune after flowering or in very early spring
SOIL CONDITION: Any well-drained soil

USDA Hardiness Zones 7 to 9

USDA Hardiness Grow Zones 7 to 9

Crimson Fire Loropetalum Frequently Asked Questions

How big does Crimson Fire get?

This is a medium size Loropetalum. At maturity, it will be 3 to 4 feet tall and wide.

Does a Crimson Fire Loropetalum require full sun?

They do thrive best in full sun but will grow just fine in partly sunny to even partly shady areas. Just don't expect as many flowers in areas where they get less sun.

Is the foliage red or purple on Crimson Red Loropetalum shrubs?

New leaves emerge as red on Crimson Fire Loropetalum and then age to a rich burgundy color.

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