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Chinese witch hazel 'Blush' | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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Chinese witch hazel 'Blush'

Loropetalum chinense var. rubrum 'Blush'

Fragrant

Genus: Loropetalum
Family: Hamamelidaceae

About this plant

A semi-evergreen shrub to around 1.5m high, with a spreading habit and oval-shaped, leathery olive-green leaves that are flushed with dark reddish-purple when young. Scented, tassel-like bright pink flowers with long narrow petals are produced in late winter and early spring

Growing Information

Height

1-1.5 Metres

Spread

1-1.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Semi Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ChalkLoamSandy

AcidNeutral

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

South FacingWest FacingEast Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil, in sun or part shade with shelter from cold winds. May need watering in dry spells in summer. Not suitable for waterlogged or shallow chalk soils

Pruning

Minimal pruning required, see pruning group 8

Propagation

Propagate by rooting semi-ripe cuttings with bottom heat in summer

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalGround CoverPatio Container

Planting Places

OutdoorConservatoryWall Trained

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

1-1.5 Metres

Spread

1-1.5 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Ten To Twenty Years