loropetalum ruby in bloom Looking closely at a ruby chincese fringe flower with magenta foliage Loropetalum Chinese Ruby in pot form with burgundy foliage Chinese Fringe Flower in bloom with pink flowers
loropetalum ruby in bloom Looking closely at a ruby chincese fringe flower with magenta foliage Loropetalum Chinese Ruby in pot form with burgundy foliage Chinese Fringe Flower in bloom with pink flowers

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Loropetalum Ruby

Loropetalum chinense 'Ruby'

The Chinese Fringe Flower is more compact, more rounded form and smaller then other Loropetalum. It comes with clusters of heavy pink fringe flowers bloom in early spring and then year round while accompanying the shiny red leaves and older green leaves.

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Loropetalum Ruby or also known as Ruby Chinese Fringe Flower is one of the smallest Loropetalum varieties having a more compact and rounded form. A mix combination of pink fringe flowers blooming all year round and with shiny young red leaves, adds some spice to your landscape.

Chinese Ruby Loropetalum is just the plant you've been looking for if you want something small and compact. This rounded evergreen shrub can work well as a foundation planting or hedge.

Its deep purple foliage becomes dark green as it matures, and the fragrant pink flowers in spring add to this shrub’s appeal that add color to your landscape. In the winter the leaves hold their ruby color throughout the season and the more sun the shrub gets the more the color shines.

The Ruby Fringe Flower will reach up to 5 feet in width and 5 feet in height. It is a low-maintenance shrub and it is a perfect plant for hedges, natural areas, small screenings, and berm plantings.


Hardiness Zone: 7-10
Mature Height: 4 to 5 feet
Mature Width: 4 to 5 feet
Sunlight: Full Sun to part sun
Habit: Upright, spreading, densely branched
Flower Color: Pink
Foliage: Purple to Ruby Red
Pruning Season: Prune after flowering or in very early spring
Soil Condition: Any well drained soil
Water Requirements: Water well until established.
Uses: Extremely attractive when used as a focal point in the mixed border, mass planting, or a specimen planting. Provides nectar sources for pollinators. Great winter interest due to the peeling bark.
Growzone: 7-10 Loropetalum Ruby Hardiness Zone 7-10

How to Care for Loropetalum Ruby

Be sure to read our planting instructions to ensure a healthy and happy plant for years to come!


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