Loropetalum chinense 'Monraz' (Razzleberri® Fringe Flower)


Botanical Information

FamilyHamamelidaceae
GenusLoropetalum
Specieschinense
Cultivar'Monraz'
Registered NameRazzleberri®
CategoryWoody
TypeShrub (evergreen)

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone7 - 9
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH5
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-20 - (-5)
Temperature (°F)0 - 10
Height1.2 - 2 m
Spread1.2 - 1.5 m
GrowthMedium
Flowering PeriodApril, May, June, July, August

Description and Growing Information

General DescriptionA colourful shrub in both its foliage and in its showy unique blooms.
ID CharacteristicFringy drooping flowers.
ShapeRound.
LandscapeUse in shrub borders, as an accent plant, as ground cover, in mass plantings, as a general border plant or as a specimen.
CultivationGrow under partial to full sun in well-drained, neutral to acidic humus-rich soil. Water weekly, twice a week in hotter climates. Very extensive root system.
Bark/Stem DescriptionSmooth bark.
Flower/Leaf Bud DescriptionSmall buds in terminal clusters of 2 - 5.
Leaf DescriptionOvate-pinnate leaves with defined venation.
Flower DescriptionFringe-like blooms.
Colour DescriptionRaspberry coloured flowers. A mixture of purplish-brown to sage green foliage. Brownish-red bark with greenish-brown stems.

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