Chinese Fringe Bush - Shrub

The Chinese Fringe Bush 'Black Pearl' grows well in the ground, and also in a large flower pot or planter. Make sure that the root ball is well-moistened by soaking it in a bucket of lukewarm water before planting. Prepare a suitable hole in nutritious soil. Improve poor garden soil by adding some compost. Plant the Chinese Fringe Bush at the appropriate depth, the top of the root ball should be just slightly below ground level. Fill the hole with soil and press firmly. Water immediately after planting. You can also plant it in a planter using nutritious potting soil. Place 'Black Pearl' in a sheltered area with complete sunshine or partial shade.

The original Chinese Fringe bush grows on mountain slopes in China. This early flowering bush Loropetalum chinense 'Black Pearl' is ideal for brightening up the spring garden. Its unique bright pink flowers stand out beautifully against the dark leaves. The blooms continue well into the summer, giving off light floral scents. Even after flowering, this large shrub's dark leaves remain gorgeous throughout the whole year.

Water the Chinese Fringe Bush regularly adding plant food to the water during the flowering period. Loropetalum chinense ‘Black Pearl’ generally does well throughout the winter in a sheltered area. Protect this evergreen shrub against severe frost by covering it in bubble wrap or burlap. If you are growing your Chinese Fringe Bush in a pot or planter you should move it to a light, frost-free area during winter. Pruning should only be done after flowering if necessary, by removing any long shoots that spoil the overall shape of the bush.