Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
China, Japan
Caribbean
Types
Little Rose Dawn, Hines Purpleleaf, ‘Shang-hi
Not available
Habitat
gardens, Hillside, open Woodlands, Roadsides, Rocky areas, Stream side, Woodlands
Cultivated Beds, Open Plains, Open scrub
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
9-13
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Bronze
Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Ovate
fiddle-shaped
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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Medium
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
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 flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize three times a year
slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Gall
Citrus leaf miner, Mites, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
poisonous if ingested, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bonsai, Bouquets, Cottage Garden
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
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
LOROPETALUM chinense
JATROPHA integerrima
Common Name
Loropetalum, Chinese fringe flower
Peregrina, Spicy Jatropha
In Hindi
Loropetalum
Peregrina
In German
Loropetalum
Peregrina
In French
Loropetalum
Peregrina
In Spanish
Loropetalum
Peregrina
In Greek
Loropetalum
Peregrina
In Portuguese
Loropetalum
Peregrina
In Polish
Loropetalum
Peregrina
In Latin
Loropetalum
Peregrina
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Order
Saxifragales
Euphorbiales
Family
Hamamelidaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Genus
Loropetalum
Jatropha
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Jatropheae
Subfamily
Not Available
Crotonoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Loropetalum Chinese and Peregrina
Season and care of Loropetalum Chinese and Peregrina is important to know. While considering everything about Loropetalum Chinese and Peregrina Care, growing season is an essential factor. Loropetalum Chinese season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Peregrina season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Loropetalum Chinese is Loam and for Peregrina is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Loropetalum Chinese is Acidic, Neutral and for Peregrina is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Loropetalum Chinese and Peregrina Physical Information
Loropetalum Chinese and Peregrina physical information is very important for comparison. Loropetalum Chinese height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Peregrina height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Loropetalum Chinese and Peregrina are as follows:
Loropetalum Chinese flower color: White
Loropetalum Chinese leaf color: Green and Bronze
Peregrina flower color: Red
- Peregrina leaf color: Green, Dark Green and Bronze
Care of Loropetalum Chinese and Peregrina
Care of Loropetalum Chinese and Peregrina include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Loropetalum Chinese pruning is done Prune to control growth and Peregrina pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Loropetalum Chinese needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Peregrina needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.