{"product_id":"loropetalum-plant","title":"Loropetalum Plant | Loropetalum chinense | Chinese Fringe Flower Purple Foliage Shrub India","description":"\u003ch1\u003eLoropetalum Plant — Loropetalum chinense | Chinese Fringe Flower | Purple Foliage Shrub\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLoropetalum\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003eLoropetalum chinense\u003c\/em\u003e), known as Chinese Fringe Flower, is a stunning ornamental shrub prized for its year-round deep burgundy-purple foliage and clusters of delicate, strap-like pink-magenta fringe flowers. One of the most dramatic dual-purpose foliage and flowering shrubs available for Indian gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlant Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Loropetalum chinense var. rubrum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Loropetalum, Chinese Fringe Flower, Chinese Witch Hazel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hamamelidaceae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Evergreen ornamental flowering shrub\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1–2.5 metres\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep burgundy-purple year-round\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pink to magenta, strap-like fringe flowers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering Season:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spring; intermittent year-round in warm climates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Conditions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to partial shade; best purple colour in full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate; well-draining soil essential\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Acidic, well-draining, humus-rich soil (pH 5.0–6.5)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Monthly with acid-loving plant fertilizer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContainer Suitability:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent in large pots with acidic potting mix\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLandscaping Uses:\u003c\/strong\u003e Garden specimen, mixed border, hedge, courtyard feature, container garden\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaintain soil acidity for best purple foliage colour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrune lightly after flowering to maintain shape\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMore sun = deeper purple foliage colour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThrives in Kerala’s warm climate with good drainage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCustomer FAQs\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is Loropetalum rare in India?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Yes — it is uncommon in Indian nurseries and highly sought after by garden enthusiasts for its dramatic purple foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Will the leaves stay purple all year?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Yes — the purple foliage is year-round, with the deepest colour in full sun conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Does it need acidic soil?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Yes — like Gardenias and Azaleas, Loropetalum prefers acidic soil. Use acidic compost or add sulphur to adjust pH.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e✓ Nursery Fresh  ✓ Healthy Dispatch  ✓ Secure Packaging  ✓ Expert Support  ✓ WhatsApp Assistance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eShipping: ₹80\/kg within Kerala. Outside Kerala: no refund\/replacement for transit damage. Continuous opening video required for Kerala claims.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eImages are representative. Minor natural variation in size, colour, and growth stage is expected and not a defect.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blueberry Botanicals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49967336292602,"sku":"BB-PLT-LRP-001","price":280.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0742\/4537\/4202\/files\/loropetalum-plant-loropetalum-chinense-chinese-fringe-flower-purple-foliage-shrub-india.png?v=1785604241","url":"https:\/\/www.blueberrybotanicals.in\/products\/loropetalum-plant","provider":"Blueberry Botanicals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}