Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Shrub
Origin
China, Japan
Mexico
Types
Little Rose Dawn, Hines Purpleleaf, ‘Shang-hi
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Hillside, open Woodlands, Roadsides, Rocky areas, Stream side, Woodlands
Wide range of ecological site
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
8-11
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
10-7
Sunset Zone
21,22
6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Brown
Red, Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Bronze
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Summer, Early Fall, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Consistently
Moderate
In Winter
Ample Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize three times a year
14-14-14 Fertilizer, Fertilize in late fall, fertilize in spring, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Gall
Bacteria wilt, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
allergic conjunctivitis, Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Brightens the skin complexion, Glowing Skin, Treatment of Dark Spots
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Alzheimer’s Disease, Anxiety, Cancer, Diarrhea, Digestion problems, Liver problems, Menstrual Cramps, Respiratory Disorders, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Tropical, Wall
Botanical Name
LOROPETALUM chinense
CHOISYA ternata
Common Name
Loropetalum, Chinese fringe flower
Mexican Orange, Mock Orange
In Hindi
Loropetalum
Philadelphus
In German
Loropetalum
Pfeifensträucher
In French
Loropetalum
Philadelphus
In Spanish
Loropetalum
Philadelphus
In Greek
Loropetalum
Philadelphus
In Portuguese
Loropetalum
Philadelphus
In Polish
Loropetalum
Jaśminowiec
In Latin
Loropetalum
Philadelphus
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Order
Saxifragales
Cornales
Family
Hamamelidaceae
Rutaceae
Genus
Loropetalum
Philadlephus
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Philadelpheae
Subfamily
Not Available
Hydrangeoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Loropetalum Chinese and Mock Orange
Season and care of Loropetalum Chinese and Mock Orange is important to know. While considering everything about Loropetalum Chinese and Mock Orange Care, growing season is an essential factor. Loropetalum Chinese season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Mock Orange season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Loropetalum Chinese is Loam and for Mock Orange is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Loropetalum Chinese is Acidic, Neutral and for Mock Orange is Acidic, Neutral.
Loropetalum Chinese and Mock Orange Physical Information
Loropetalum Chinese and Mock Orange physical information is very important for comparison. Loropetalum Chinese height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Mock Orange height is 150.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Loropetalum Chinese and Mock Orange are as follows:
Loropetalum Chinese flower color: White
Loropetalum Chinese leaf color: Green and Bronze
Mock Orange flower color: White
- Mock Orange leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Loropetalum Chinese and Mock Orange
Care of Loropetalum Chinese and Mock Orange include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Loropetalum Chinese pruning is done Prune to control growth and Mock Orange pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape. In summer Loropetalum Chinese needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Mock Orange needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.