Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Perennial
Origin
China, Japan
Hybrid origin
Types
Little Rose Dawn, Hines Purpleleaf, ‘Shang-hi
Victoria Rhubarb
Colorado Red Rhubarb
Turkish Rhubarb
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Hillside, open Woodlands, Roadsides, Rocky areas, Stream side, Woodlands
gardens, Grassland, Humid climates, Tropical regions, Urban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
5-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
8-3
Sunset Zone
21,22
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Brown
Burgundy
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Bronze
Green, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Consistently
Moderate
In Winter
Ample Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Gall
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Culinary use, 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
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
LOROPETALUM chinense
RHEUM 'Ace of Hearts'
Common Name
Loropetalum, Chinese fringe flower
Ace of Hearts Ornamental Rhubarb, Ornamental Rhubarb
In Hindi
Loropetalum
सजावटी प्रकार का फल
In German
Loropetalum
Ornamental Rhabarber
In French
Loropetalum
rhubarbe ornementale
In Spanish
Loropetalum
Ornamental de ruibarbo
In Greek
Loropetalum
καλλωπιστικά Ραβέντι
In Portuguese
Loropetalum
ornamental ruibarbo
In Polish
Loropetalum
ozdobne Rabarbar
In Latin
Loropetalum
decentius Rhubarb
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Not Available
Order
Saxifragales
Caryophyllales
Family
Hamamelidaceae
Polygonaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Loropetalum Chinese and Ornamental Rhubarb
Wondering what are the properties of Loropetalum Chinese and Ornamental Rhubarb? We provide you with everything About Loropetalum Chinese and Ornamental Rhubarb. Loropetalum Chinese doesn't have thorns and Ornamental Rhubarb doesn't have thorns. Also Loropetalum Chinese does not have fragrant flowers. Loropetalum Chinese has allergic reactions like Not Available and Ornamental Rhubarb 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 Ornamental Rhubarb and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Loropetalum Chinese and Ornamental Rhubarb
Season and care of Loropetalum Chinese and Ornamental Rhubarb is important to know. While considering everything about Loropetalum Chinese and Ornamental Rhubarb Care, growing season is an essential factor. Loropetalum Chinese season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Ornamental Rhubarb season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Loropetalum Chinese is Loam and for Ornamental Rhubarb is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Loropetalum Chinese is Acidic, Neutral and for Ornamental Rhubarb is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Loropetalum Chinese and Ornamental Rhubarb Physical Information
Loropetalum Chinese and Ornamental Rhubarb physical information is very important for comparison. Loropetalum Chinese height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Ornamental Rhubarb height is 71.10 cm and width 81.30 cm. The color specification of Loropetalum Chinese and Ornamental Rhubarb are as follows:
Loropetalum Chinese flower color: White
Loropetalum Chinese leaf color: Green and Bronze
Ornamental Rhubarb flower color: Light Pink
- Ornamental Rhubarb leaf color: Green and Dark Red
Care of Loropetalum Chinese and Ornamental Rhubarb
Care of Loropetalum Chinese and Ornamental Rhubarb include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Loropetalum Chinese pruning is done Prune to control growth and Ornamental Rhubarb 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 Ornamental Rhubarb needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.