Loropetalum Cerise Charm

Loropetalum chinense 'Cerise Charm'

loropetalum cerise charm

Also known as: Chinese Fringe Flower, Cerise Charm Fringe Flower

Loropetalum is native to China, Japan, Thailand, Taiwan, and India and belongs to the witch hazel family, which explains its uniquely fringed flowers. Cerise Charm keeps its intense burgundy-purple color year-round, even through the heat of summer — a rare trait among colorful shrubs. After its hot-pink spring blooms fade, bright reddish-maroon new leaves emerge before deepening into dark plum, keeping the color show going well beyond flowering season.

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plant tips

water
Moderate water needs; prefers moist, well-drained soil. Established plants are quite drought tolerant.
light
Performs best in full sun with a minimum of 6 hours daily, which maximizes the intense burgundy color.
zone
7-10.
size
Forms a dense mound 2 to 3 ft. tall and wide.

care

Grows best in enriched, slightly acidic, well-drained soil. Prune right after the main spring flowering period, using selective thinning cuts rather than heavy shearing, and limit pruning to no more than one-third of the plant's mass at a time. Deer tend to leave this plant alone, making it a reliable, low-fuss choice for color-loving gardens.

decor inspo

border and foundation color
Plant Loropetalum Cerise Charm along garden borders or foundation beds for a bold burst of burgundy and pink that holds its color all year long.
garden mix and match
Pair Loropetalum Cerise Charm with green or silver-leaved plants in your garden bed for a striking color contrast that pops all year long.