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Loropetalum chinense var. rubrum Fire Dance - Chinese Witch Hazel

Loropetalum chinense Fire dance
Chinese Witch Hazel, Chinese Fringe Flower

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The bush I received didn't have a very pretty habit, but I arranged it well by planting it, and it took well. The leaves are a beautiful purple and it's growing quite fast. The flowers are very delicate. I love it!

Marion, 22/09/2024

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Value-for-money
A decorative bush with semi-evergreen foliage and winter flowering. The strip-shaped flowers are fuchsia pink in colour and have a slight fragrance.
Flower size
2 cm
Height at maturity
2 m
Spread at maturity
2 m
Exposure
Partial shade, Shade
Hardiness
Hardy down to -12°C
Soil moisture
Moist soil
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Recommended planting time February to March, September to November
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Description

Loropetalum chinense var. rubrum 'Fire Dance' is a bushy shrub resembling witch hazel with its spider-like, strip-shaped flowers, grouped in 3 or 6. This variety has pink flowering. The fuchsia tone of the flowers bursts with contrast in February against its semi-evergreen dark green foliage with young purplish stems. The flowers have a light fragrance.

The oval-shaped leaves are slightly rough. They are a deep reddish-purple when they first open, before possibly turning a medium green.

Be careful to protect it from heavy frosts, as it is only moderately hardy, down to -8° C (17.6° F). You can grow it in pots in cold regions and store it indoors during winter.

Its bushy form and almost evergreen foliage make it suitable for use as a free hedge.

Originally from the forests of the Himalayas, it prefers acidic soil.

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Loropetalum chinense var. rubrum Fire Dance - Chinese Witch Hazel (Flowering) Flowering
Loropetalum chinense var. rubrum Fire Dance - Chinese Witch Hazel (Foliage) Foliage

Plant habit

Height at maturity 2 m
Spread at maturity 2 m
Habit Irregular, bushy
Growth rate normal

Flowering

Flower colour pink
Flowering time February to March
Flower size 2 cm
Bee-friendly Attracts pollinators

Foliage

Foliage persistence Evergreen
Foliage colour purple

Botanical data

Genus

Loropetalum

Species

chinense

Cultivar

Fire dance

Family

Hamamelidaceae

Other common names

Chinese Witch Hazel, Chinese Fringe Flower

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Product reference75742

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Planting and care

Plant in partial shade or shade, in moist soil. 'Fire Dance' is relatively tolerant of soil content. It prefers slightly acidic soil but can tolerate slightly chalky soils. It does not appreciate excessive water. Therefore, it requires good drainage. Add compost to the garden soil, and possibly some sand to lighten it. This bushy shrub reaches a size equivalent to its height, 2 m (6.6 ft) at maturity: make sure to provide it with enough space when planting. If growing in a pot, choose a large container and ensure you place gravel or shards at the bottom for drainage.

Planting period

Recommended planting time February to March, September to November

Intended location

Type of use Border, Free-standing, Container
Hardiness Hardy down to -12°C (USDA zone 8a) Show map
Ease of cultivation Amateur
Planting density 1 per m2
Exposure Partial shade, Shade
Soil pH Acidic, Neutral
Soil type Silty-loamy (rich and light)
Soil moisture Moist soil, Slightly acidic, well-drained

Care

Soil moisture Moist soil
Overwinter Can be left in the ground
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