Chinese Fringe-flower Care

Since Loropetalum chinense has average water needs, occasional or infrequent watering is all they require to be healthy. Be very careful about overwatering the plants as the Chinese fringe flower is prone to root rot. To prevent this, mulch the plants.

For optimal flowering and new growth, feed the plants with slow-release and balanced granular fertilizer. Dilute the formula in water and feed the root area two or three times in the year.

Full sun to part sun is what this Chinese witch-hazel plant needs. Full sun in the wee hours of the morning will help produce more vibrantly-colored flowers. However, some partial shade from the afternoon sun will help.

Organically rich and fertile soil is of preference here. Light, well-drained soil mixtures are the best way to go for witch hazel plants. If you’re using a heavier soil type, it’s important you improve its drainage and be careful about watering or it may harm the plant.

As for temperatures, these plants are winter-hardy.They thrive and produce the deepest colors when the temperatures go down. In fact, they can go down to 5° degrees Fahrenheit (-15° C)

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