Loropetalum chinense 'sPg-3-017' ~ Garnet Fire Fringe Flower, Loropetalum encore Short upright spikes holding small

Short upright spikes holding small two-lipped lavender blue flowers bloom in late spring

IMAGE: Dave Whitinger

Grows best in rich and moist well-drained acidic soils

COMPANION PLANTS: Pennsylvania Sedge

Clusters of tiny pink star-shaped flowers dust the plant in late summer

Loropetalum chinense 'sPg-3-017' ~ Garnet Fire Fringe Flower, Loropetalum encore Short upright spikes holding smallGarnet Fire Fringe Flower is a compact re blooming evergreen shrub with shiny dark burgundy and maroon foliage that keeps color year round. Heavy clusters of garnet red fringe like flowers bloom from late winter through spring. Best color in full sun and moist, acidic, well drained soil. Garnet Fire needs to be pruned to maintain size, as it doesn't stop growing. Type: Shrub Height: 4' 8' Spread: 4 8' Spacing: 6' USDA Hardiness Zone: 7 9 Culture: Full