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About Loropetalum Chinese and Goldmine Phlox


About Goldmine Phlox and Loropetalum Chinese


What is

Life Span
Perennial   
Perennial   

Type
Broadleaf Evergreen   
Trees   

Origin
China, Japan   
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada   

Types
Little Rose Dawn, Hines Purpleleaf, ‘Shang-hi   
Blue Ice, Eventide, Starfire   

Number of Varieties
Not Available   
136   
34

Habitat
gardens, Hillside, open Woodlands, Roadsides, Rocky areas, Stream side, Woodlands   
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden   

USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9   
4-8   

AHS Heat Zone
Not Available   
8-1   

Sunset Zone
21,22   
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21   

Habit
Oval or Rounded   
Upright/Erect   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
180.00 cm   
99+
Not Available   

Minimum Width
180.00 cm   
99+
Not Available   

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
White   
Purple, Magenta   

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor   
Bicolor   

Fruit Color
Brown   
Not Available   

Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Bronze   
Chartreuse, Gold   

Leaf Color in Summer
Green   
Chartreuse, Gold   

Leaf Color in Fall
Green   
Chartreuse, Yellow green, Tan   

Leaf Color in Winter
Green   
Not Available   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Ovate   
Ovate   

Thorns
No   
No   

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter   
Summer, Fall   

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade   
Full Sun, Partial Sun   

Growth Rate
Fast   
Medium   

Type of Soil
Loam   
Clay, Loam, Sand   

The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral   
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   

Soil Drainage
Average   
Well drained   

Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter   
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall   

Repeat Bloomer
Yes   
No   

Tolerances
Drought   
Not Available   

Care

Where to Plant?
Container, Ground   
Ground   

How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting   
Seedlings   

Plant Maintenance
Low   
Medium   

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water   
Average Water Needs, Doesn't tolerate standing water   

In Summer
Lots of watering   
Lots of watering   

In Spring
Consistently   
Moderate   

In Winter
Ample Water   
Average Water   

Soil
  
  

Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral   
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   

Soil Type
Loam   
Clay, Loam, Sand   

Soil Drainage Capacity
Average   
Well drained   

Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade   
Full Sun, Partial Sun   

Pruning
Prune to control growth   
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves   

Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize three times a year   
General purpose slow-acting granular fertilizer   

Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Gall   
Powdery mildew, Rust, Septoria leaf spot, Stem canker   

Plant Tolerance
Drought   
Drought   

Facts

Flowers
Showy   
Showy   

Flower Petal Number
Single   
Single   

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No   
No   

Edible Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
Yes   
Yes   

Fragrant Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrant Leaf
No   
No   

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No   
No   

Showy Foliage
No   
Yes   

Showy Bark
No   
No   

Foliage Texture
Medium   
Medium   

Foliage Sheen
Matte   
Matte   

Evergreen
No   
No   

Invasive
No   
No   

Self-Sowing
No   
Yes   

Attracts
Not Available   
Butterflies   

Allergy
Not Available   
Pollen   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes   
Borders, Ground Cover   

Beauty Benefits
Not Available   
Not Available   

Edible Uses
No   
No   

Environmental Uses
Not Available   
Air purification   

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use   
No Medicinal Use   

Part of Plant Used
Whole plant   
Not Available   

Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant   
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   
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
LOROPETALUM chinense   
PHLOX paniculata 'Goldmine'   

Common Name
Loropetalum, Chinese fringe flower   
Garden Phlox, Goldmine Phlox   

In Hindi
Loropetalum   
Goldmine Phlox   

In German
Loropetalum   
Goldgrube Phlox   

In French
Loropetalum   
Phlox Goldmine   

In Spanish
Loropetalum   
Phlox Goldmine   

In Greek
Loropetalum   
Goldmine Phlox   

In Portuguese
Loropetalum   
Phlox Goldmine   

In Polish
Loropetalum   
Goldmine Phlox   

In Latin
Loropetalum   
.org Phlox   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Spermatophyta   
Magnoliophyta   

Class
Dicotyledonae   
Magnoliopsida   

Order
Saxifragales   
Solanales   

Family
Hamamelidaceae   
Polemoniaceae   

Genus
Loropetalum   
Phlox   

Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots   
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots   

Tribe
Not Available   
Phlocideae   

Subfamily
Not Available   
Polemonioideae   

Number of Species
Not Available   
Not Available   

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Properties of Loropetalum Chinese and Goldmine Phlox

Wondering what are the properties of Loropetalum Chinese and Goldmine Phlox? We provide you with everything About Loropetalum Chinese and Goldmine Phlox. Loropetalum Chinese doesn't have thorns and Goldmine Phlox doesn't have thorns. Also Loropetalum Chinese does not have fragrant flowers. Loropetalum Chinese has allergic reactions like Not Available and Goldmine Phlox has allergic reactions like Not Available. 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 Loropetalum Chinese and Goldmine Phlox and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Loropetalum Chinese and Goldmine Phlox

Season and care of Loropetalum Chinese and Goldmine Phlox is important to know. While considering everything about Loropetalum Chinese and Goldmine Phlox Care, growing season is an essential factor. Loropetalum Chinese season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Goldmine Phlox season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Loropetalum Chinese is Loam and for Goldmine Phlox is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Loropetalum Chinese is Acidic, Neutral and for Goldmine Phlox is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Loropetalum Chinese and Goldmine Phlox Physical Information

Loropetalum Chinese and Goldmine Phlox physical information is very important for comparison. Loropetalum Chinese height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Goldmine Phlox height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Loropetalum Chinese and Goldmine Phlox are as follows:

Care of Loropetalum Chinese and Goldmine Phlox

Care of Loropetalum Chinese and Goldmine Phlox include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Loropetalum Chinese pruning is done Prune to control growth and Goldmine Phlox pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Loropetalum Chinese needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Goldmine Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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