Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Hybrid origin
China, Japan
Types
Not Available
Little Rose Dawn, Hines Purpleleaf, ‘Shang-hi
Habitat
Coastal sand dunes, moist forests, Swamps
gardens, Hillside, open Woodlands, Roadsides, Rocky areas, Stream side, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
6-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Oval Spiny Leaves
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Drought Tolerant
Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Consistently
In Winter
Average Water
Ample Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune to control growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize three times a year
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacterial Gall
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Not Available
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
Cold, epilepsy, Itching, Malaria, Pneumonia
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Used as a dyestuff, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in making tea
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
ILEX 'Dragon Lady'
LOROPETALUM chinense
Common Name
Dragon Lady Holly
Loropetalum, Chinese fringe flower
In Hindi
dragon lady holly
Loropetalum
In German
dragon lady holly
Loropetalum
In French
dragon lady holly
Loropetalum
In Spanish
dragon lady holly
Loropetalum
In Greek
dragon lady holly
Loropetalum
In Portuguese
dragon lady holly
Loropetalum
In Polish
dragon lady holly
Loropetalum
In Latin
dragon lady holly
Loropetalum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Order
Celastrales
Saxifragales
Family
Aquifoliaceae
Hamamelidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Dragon Lady Holly and Loropetalum Chinese
Wondering what are the properties of Dragon Lady Holly and Loropetalum Chinese? We provide you with everything About Dragon Lady Holly and Loropetalum Chinese. Dragon Lady Holly has thorns and Loropetalum Chinese doesn't have thorns. Also Dragon Lady Holly does not have fragrant flowers. Dragon Lady Holly has allergic reactions like Mild Allergen and Loropetalum Chinese has allergic reactions like Mild Allergen. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Dragon Lady Holly and Loropetalum Chinese and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Dragon Lady Holly and Loropetalum Chinese
Season and care of Dragon Lady Holly and Loropetalum Chinese is important to know. While considering everything about Dragon Lady Holly and Loropetalum Chinese Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dragon Lady Holly season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Loropetalum Chinese season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dragon Lady Holly is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Loropetalum Chinese is Loam while the PH of soil for Dragon Lady Holly is Acidic, Neutral and for Loropetalum Chinese is Acidic, Neutral.
Dragon Lady Holly and Loropetalum Chinese Physical Information
Dragon Lady Holly and Loropetalum Chinese physical information is very important for comparison. Dragon Lady Holly height is 460.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Loropetalum Chinese height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Dragon Lady Holly and Loropetalum Chinese are as follows:
Dragon Lady Holly flower color: White
Dragon Lady Holly leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Loropetalum Chinese flower color: White
- Loropetalum Chinese leaf color: Green and Bronze
Care of Dragon Lady Holly and Loropetalum Chinese
Care of Dragon Lady Holly and Loropetalum Chinese include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dragon Lady Holly pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Loropetalum Chinese pruning is done Prune to control growth. In summer Dragon Lady Holly needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Loropetalum Chinese needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Ample Water.