Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Shrubs
Origin
China, Japan
Asia, Northeastern Europe
Types
Little Rose Dawn, Hines Purpleleaf, ‘Shang-hi
Garden mum, Tricolor chrysanthemum, Indian chrysanthemum, Corn marigold
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Hillside, open Woodlands, Roadsides, Rocky areas, Stream side, Woodlands
By seashore, Grassland, Thickets
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
3-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-2
Sunset Zone
21,22
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Burgandy, Green, Lavender, Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, Salmon, White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Brown, Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Bronze
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Fall, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Consistently
Moderate
In Winter
Ample Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune to control growth
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in summer, Prune to control growth, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize three times a year
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Gall
Aphids, Botrytis head rot, Caterpillars, Cutworms, Powdery mildew, Rhizoctonia stem rot, Slugs, Spider mites, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Asthma, Eczema, Hay fever, Inflammation to sinuses or hives, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Chest pain, Diabetes, Headache, High blood pressure, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Employed in herbal medicine, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Not Available
Botanical Name
LOROPETALUM chinense
Chrysanthemums
Common Name
Loropetalum, Chinese fringe flower
Chrysanths
In Hindi
Loropetalum
Chrysanthemums
In German
Loropetalum
Chrysanthemen
In French
Loropetalum
Chrysanthèmes
In Spanish
Loropetalum
Crisantemos
In Greek
Loropetalum
χρυσάνθεμα
In Portuguese
Loropetalum
Crisântemos
In Polish
Loropetalum
Chryzantemy
In Latin
Loropetalum
Chrysanthemums
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Order
Saxifragales
Asterales
Family
Hamamelidaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Loropetalum
Chrysanthemum
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Anthemideae
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Loropetalum Chinese and Chrysanthemum
Season and care of Loropetalum Chinese and Chrysanthemum is important to know. While considering everything about Loropetalum Chinese and Chrysanthemum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Loropetalum Chinese season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Chrysanthemum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Loropetalum Chinese is Loam and for Chrysanthemum is Well drained while the PH of soil for Loropetalum Chinese is Acidic, Neutral and for Chrysanthemum is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.
Loropetalum Chinese and Chrysanthemum Physical Information
Loropetalum Chinese and Chrysanthemum physical information is very important for comparison. Loropetalum Chinese height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Chrysanthemum height is 2.50 cm and width 1.50 cm. The color specification of Loropetalum Chinese and Chrysanthemum are as follows:
Loropetalum Chinese flower color: White
Loropetalum Chinese leaf color: Green and Bronze
Chrysanthemum flower color: Burgandy, Green, Lavender, Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, Salmon, White and Yellow
- Chrysanthemum leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Loropetalum Chinese and Chrysanthemum
Care of Loropetalum Chinese and Chrysanthemum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Loropetalum Chinese pruning is done Prune to control growth and Chrysanthemum pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in summer, Prune to control growth and Remove shoots. In summer Loropetalum Chinese needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Chrysanthemum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.