Loropetalum chinense rubrum ‘Zhuzhou Fuchsia’ ~ Zhuzhou Fuchsia Fringe Flower climbing IMAGES: Photos by Frank Mayfield

IMAGES:  Photos by Frank Mayfield

spicy fragrance when crushed

then again in fall if deadheaded

Flowers best in full sun with acidic well-drained soils

(2)  Andropogon gerardii - big bluestem

Loropetalum chinense rubrum ‘Zhuzhou Fuchsia’ ~ Zhuzhou Fuchsia Fringe Flower climbing IMAGES: Photos by Frank MayfieldZhuzhou Fuchsia Fringe Flower is an upright evergreen shrub with ascending branches of blackish maroon foliage covered in heavy blooms of fragrant deep pink fringe like flowers in late winter through spring. Best color in part sun and moist, acidic, well drained soil. Type: Shrub Height: 6' 8' Spread: 4 6' Spacing: 5' USDA Hardiness Zone: 7 9 Culture: Full Sun, Part Sun Bloom Color: Pink Season of Interest: Spring, Year Round MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low