{"product_id":"white-fringe-flower-loropetalum-chinense","title":"White Fringe Flower - Loropetalum chinense","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhite Fringe Flower (\u003cem\u003eLoropetalum chinense\u003c\/em\u003e) is a medium sized, open evergreen shrub that grows about 1.5m tall and wide. Small oval leaves open copper bronze and settle to soft green, and white, tassel like flowers appear in the cooler months. It is the green and white counterpart to the popular pink fringe flowers and makes a handsome informal hedge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpidery white flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Fringe like tassels cover the shrub from late winter into spring, when little else is flowering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBronze new growth.\u003c\/strong\u003e Young leaves flush copper bronze before maturing to green, which adds colour between flowerings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAn easy informal hedge.\u003c\/strong\u003e It clips into a soft hedge about 1.5m high that suits relaxed, cottage style gardens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA winter garden shrub.\u003c\/strong\u003e White flowers brighten the cooler months and sit well beside darker foliage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEvergreen structure.\u003c\/strong\u003e Soft green leaves give the garden a backdrop all year behind seasonal colour.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInformal hedges.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1m apart for a soft hedge about 1.5m high. Regular clipping encourages more flowering stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature shrubs.\u003c\/strong\u003e Use a single plant as a backdrop to white seasonal flowers, or as an airy screen against a fence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCottage and winter gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e It adds a pale, delicate layer to mixed borders and brings flowers to the winter garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing White Fringe Flower in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e A sunny or partly shaded position, with morning or afternoon sun. Shelter it from strong wind and exposed sites. It is frost hardy once established, though young plants appreciate shelter through their first two winters. It suits subtropical, warm temperate and cool temperate gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant in free draining soil rich in organic matter, medium to acidic. Avoid lime. A humus rich potting mix added at planting gives it a good start.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mulch and water well, and fertilise in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune after flowering. Regular clipping encourages flowering stems and keeps the shrub dense.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell White Fringe Flower as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly, in 140mm pots in packs of 10 and in 200mm pots in packs of 6. Tubes suit a long hedge on a budget, while the 200mm pots arrive bushier and give a quicker hedge line. Plant out soon after delivery, mulch, and water well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/loropetalum-care-guide-australia\"\u003eLoropetalum care guide for Australian gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/best-hedging-plants\"\u003eCompare the best hedging plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/evergreen-shrubs\"\u003eMore evergreen shrubs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/plants-that-change-colour-throughout-the-year\"\u003ePlants that change colour through the year\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen does it flower?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom late winter into spring, with the new growth showing copper bronze at the same time. Prune straight after the flowers finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it need acid soil?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt prefers soil that is medium to acidic, rich in organic matter and free draining. Avoid lime, and feed in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant a hedge?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout 1m apart. The shrubs reach 1.5m wide, so they meet into an informal hedge, and clipping keeps it flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":67787266490687,"sku":"LOR-CHI-tube","price":12.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":67787266523455,"sku":"LOR-CHI-140MM-P10","price":197.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":67787266556223,"sku":"LOR-CHI-200MM-P6","price":217.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/white-fringe-flower-loropetalum-chinense.jpg?v=1792154908","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/white-fringe-flower-loropetalum-chinense","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}