Carolina Midnight Chinese Fringe Flower - Loropetalum Hybrid - Live Shrub Plant - Red Purple Leaf - Pink Flower - Emerald Goddess Gardens - Starter Sz 4 Inch Pot

The product is a starter-sized plant with an approximate 4-inch-diameter root zone. The plant will be a minimum of 6 to 8 inches tall. It will not have buds or blooms on arrival. Starter-sized plants are intended for a gardener to plant and grow to their mature size.

• The genus Loropetalum, commonly known as Chinese Fringe Flower, is a group of evergreen shrubs and small trees belonging to the witch-hazel family (Hamamelidaceae). The genus contains four distinct species, with Loropetalum chinensis being the most well-known and commercially cultivated. The plants are prized for their slow growth, dense, colored foliage, and vibrant pink flowers.Many cultivars have been selected for specific interesting characteristics.
• Loropetalum chinense Carolina Midnight is a stunning select cultivar with exceptionally dark burgundy-purple foliage and long lasting, vibrant hot pink fringed flowers. It is an easy to grow, low maintenance plant suitable for hedge rows, background, accents, or outdoor potted plants. Provides year-round bold color.
• Care: When mature, plant in fertile, well-draining soil or potting media in full sun. Water as needed to maintain consistent soil moisture, but avoid overwatering. Feed a good quality, slow-release, bloom-boosting fertilizer with the initial planting and annually in spring thereafter. Prune after flowering to control size and shape.
• Indoor Growing: Yes, but planning for mature size and modifications such as higher temperatures and/or supplemental lighting may be necessary to maintain leaf color and produce flowers indoors. Performs well as a large outdoor garden pot, porch, or patio plant.
• Climate: Recommended for Temperate to Tropical Climates. USDA Zones 7, 8, 9