HORTICULTURE SCIENCE
FUNDAMENTALS OF HORTICULTURE
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Chinese fringe
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Nellie R. Stevens
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Gold mop
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Japanese andromeda
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Detailed explanation-1: -Loropetalum chinense, commonly called Chinese fringe flower, is a white, red or pink-flowered broad-leaved evergreen shrub of the witch hazel family. It is native to woodlands in Japan, China and Southeast Asia. Leaves are pale green.
Detailed explanation-2: -There are many cultivars available. The pink flowering forms include ‘Blush, ‘ ‘Burgundy, ‘ ‘Carolina Midnight, ‘Ever Red, ‘ Pizazz, ‘ ‘Plum Delight, ‘ ‘Plum Diamond, ‘ ‘Purple Pixie, ‘ and ‘Ruby. ‘ The white flowering forms include ‘Carolina Moonlight’ and ‘Snow Muffin. ‘
Detailed explanation-3: -Native to woodland regions of the Himalayas, China, and Japan, Loropetalum blooms in early-mid spring, with occasional re-bloom throughout the growing season. The sophisticated appearance belies its ease of growing and virtually maintenance-free nature, making it a suitable choice even for novice gardeners.