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Yuji Suzuki
Japan

JAZZ HANDS® VELVET

Chinese Fringe-flower

Loropetalum chinese

'Gekkou'

PP#29,320

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Close up of the vibrant pink streamer-like flowers of Jazz Hands Velvet Chinese fringe flower Close up of the burgundy purple foliage of Jazz Hands Velvet loropetalum
  • Color retention
  • Healthy growth
  • Great bloom coverage
Description

Another excellent addition to the Jazz Hands® series of Chinese fringe-flower, Jazz Hands® Velvet Loropetalum chinense offers lasting color that is sure to make an impact. This loropetalum has very dark burgundy-purple foliage and has a compact mounding habit. In spring, the dark foliage is packed with vibrant pink streamer-like flowers. Jazz Hands® Velvet has exhibited superior color retention in extensive trialing in Texas and Alabama, as well as healthy growth and fantastic bloom coverage. As with all the loropetalum in the Jazz Hands® series, this shrub has great deer and disease resistance and excellent tolerance for heat and humidity. Another great Jazz Hands® variety from noted Japanese plant breeder Yuji Suzuki.

USDA Zone
7 - 10 (5°F/-15°C)
Exposure
Full sun
Height
3-5'
Width
3-5'
Finish Time
1 season
Type
Evergreen
Bloom Time
Spring
Flower Color
Pink
Foliage Color
Purple
Liner Sizes
2 1/4", 4", Quick Turn

Soil

Moist, well-drained, acidic soils are best. Does not thrive in alkaline soil or dry conditions.

Pruning

Blooms on old wood, so prune after flowering if desired.

Uses

Specimen; hedging; foundation plantings; landscaping.

Growing Tips

Encourage high fertility for best leaf color retention in very hot climates.

Features: Evergreen, Foliage interest, Deer resistant

Filters: Botanical genus: Loropetalum, Common name: Chinese Fringe-flower, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, USDA Zone 9, USDA Zone 10, Exposure: Full sun, Bloom time: Spring, Bloom time: Summer, Pink flowers, Purple foliage

Features: Evergreen, Foliage interest, Deer resistant

Filters: Botanical genus: Loropetalum, Common name: Chinese Fringe-flower, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, USDA Zone 9, USDA Zone 10, Exposure: Full sun, Bloom time: Spring, Bloom time: Summer, Pink flowers, Purple foliage