Also known as Fringe Flower · 127 gardener saves
Loropetalum: the varieties gardeners actually grow
Loropetalum, the genus most gardeners know as fringe flower. We track 23 varieties; these are the ones gardeners actually save and plant, ranked by real saves rather than catalog marketing. Each links to full care, bloom, and live price data.
The 12 most-saved Loropetalum varieties
Of 23 in the catalog — ordered by how many gardeners actually grow them.
#1 most savedCrimson Fire Fringe Flower
Loropetalum chinense 'Crimson Fire'
#2 most savedChinese Fringe Flower
Loropetalum chinense 'Jazz Hands Mini'
#3 most savedEmerald Snow Loropetalum
Loropetalum chinense 'Emerald Snow'
Purple Daydream Chinese Fringe-Flower
Loropetalum chinense 'Purple Daydream Dwarf'
Chinese Fringe Flower
Loropetalum chinense 'Purple Daydream'
Purple Pixie Fringe Flower
Loropetalum chinense 'Purple Pixie'
Red Chocolate Chinese Fringe Flower
Loropetalum chinense 'Red Chocolate'
Loropetalum Jazz Hands Bold
Loropetalum chinense 'Jazz Hands Bold'
Ever Red Fringe Flower
Loropetalum chinense 'Chang Nian Hong'
Crimson Fire Fringe Flower
Loropetalum chinense 'First Editions Crimson Fire'
Carolina Midnight Fringe Flower
Loropetalum chinense 'Carolina Midnight'
Daruma Chinese Fringeflower
Loropetalum chinense 'Daruma'
Browse all 23 Loropetalum varieties →
How to grow Loropetalum
What the Loropetalum varieties in our catalog actually agree on — drawn from the care records of the 23 most-grown of them, not from a generic template.
The Loropetalum year
- FertilizeMarch100% of varieties
Apply a slow-release, acid-forming fertilizer in early spring.
- PruneApril and May96% of varieties
Prune lightly after the main spring flowering to shape the plant.
- MulchApril and October83% of varieties
Refresh mulch layer to maintain soil moisture and temperature
- PlantMarch, April, September and October65% of varieties
Plant in spring or fall in well-drained, acidic soil.
Do
- Prune lightly after flowering to shape the shrub
- Apply mulch to conserve moisture
- Prune lightly after flowering to maintain shape
- Mulch to conserve moisture
- Prune after flowering to maintain desired size and shape.
Avoid
- Do not plant in heavy, waterlogged clay soil.
- Don’t prune in late fall or winter
- Don't let the plant dry out completely, especially in containers.
- Avoid overwatering to prevent root rot ❌
What goes wrong with Loropetalum
| Problem | What you'll see | What to do |
|---|---|---|
| Aphids | Clusters of small insects on new growth, sticky honeydew, and sooty mold. | A strong spray of water can dislodge them. Use insecticidal soap or neem oil. Encourage beneficial insects like ladybugs. |
| Scale insects | Bumps on stems and leaves | Apply horticultural oil |
| Spider Mites | Fine webbing on leaves, stippled or yellowing foliage. | Increase humidity; spray with horticultural oil or miticide. |
| Spider mites | Fine webbing on leaves, speckled or discolored foliage | Use insecticidal soap or neem oil |
| Root Rot | Wilting, leaf drop, and plant death, especially in wet soils. | Caused by poorly drained soil. Prevention is the only cure; ensure excellent drainage at planting. |
| Chlorosis | Yellowing leaves with green veins, caused by high soil pH. | Apply chelated iron and amend soil with elemental sulfur to lower pH. |
| Bacterial Gall | Knobby, tumor-like galls on stems and branches. | There is no cure. Prune out and destroy affected branches, sterilizing pruners between cuts. Remove severely infected plants. |
Making more Loropetalum
Softwood Cuttings
- Take 4-inch cuttings in late spring or early summer.
- Remove lower leaves and dip in rooting hormone.
- Stick in a moist, well-drained medium.
- Cover to maintain humidity; roots in 6-8 weeks.
Cuttings
- Select healthy semi-hardwood cuttings in late summer.
- Dip in rooting hormone.
- Plant in moist potting mix.
- Keep humid and warm for 6 weeks.
Loropetalum questions
How many types of Loropetalum are there?
The Sow catalog tracks 23 distinct Loropetalum varieties. The most popular — ranked by 127 real gardener saves — are shown first above.
What zones does Loropetalum grow in?
Across its varieties, Loropetalum covers USDA Zones 7–10. Individual varieties differ — each plant page lists its exact range, and Sow filters the catalog to your zone automatically.
When does Loropetalum bloom?
Most Loropetalum varieties bloom in late winter to early spring, late spring, early spring. Staggering early, mid, and late varieties extends the genus's season in one bed.
Which Loropetalum should I choose?
Start from the most-saved varieties above — popularity across thousands of gardens is a strong signal of reliability — then filter by your zone and sun. In the Sow app you can preview any of them in a photo of your actual yard before you buy.
Keep exploring
Loropetalum shows up in
By hardiness zone
Design with Loropetalum in your own yard
Snap a photo of your space and see these varieties planted in it — sized correctly, matched to your zone, with care reminders included.
