The notable foliage of these plants changes colors throughout the year from hues of red to deep green.
Perennial in warm climates, fringe flower thrives in full sun and in acidic soils with good drainage.
Fringe Flower Care
Fringe flower is considered to be a low-maintenance, hardy shrub.
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Ideally, these shrubs should be protected from intense midday rays but receive morning sun.
Soil
Fringe flower requires well-draining,loamy,acidic soilthat is rich in organic matter.
A pH between 4.5 to 6.5 is best.
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Water
Young plants should be keptdeeply wateredwhen it is hot outside.
Plan on giving shrubs about 2 inches of water once or twice a week.
Once established, fringe flower plants are relatively drought-tolerant.
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However, they grow best when the soil is kept consistently moist.
Fertilizer
Mixcompostinto the soil at planting time.
Not only will the compost act as a slow-release fertilizer, but it will also improve drainage.
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This is important for a fringe flower shrub, which is susceptible to root rot.
If planted in the right soil, fringe flower requires little to no supplemental fertilizer once it’s established.
For the amount to use, follow product label instructions.
However, fringe flower plants that are planted in nutrient-poor soil will require additional feeding.
Types of Fringe Flower
The typical fringe flower has green foliage and white or off-white flowers.
Other varieties have bright red or pink flowers and purple foliage that make this bush popular in landscaping.
Propagating Fringe Flower
Fringe flower can be propagated by softwoodcuttings(fresh, new growth).
Bloom Months
Fringe flower blooms in the spring from March until April.
Depending on your location, it may even bloom in what is technically still late-winter.
What Do Fringe Flower Blooms Look and Smell Like?
Fringe flower blooms consist of thin, white or pink petals that form a fringey or tassle-like shape.
They emit a sweet fragrance that some consider similar to lilacs.
Though this plant is fairly drought-tolerant, a steady amount of moisture will lead to healthy blooming.
Common Problems With Fringe Flower
Fringe flower is an easy-care, fuss-free plant.
However, you may encounter a couple of problems that indicate the plant is under stress.
You may be wondering what looks good with a purple-leaf fringe flower.
Also, tryblue fescue ornamental grassfor elegant color contrast.
Loropetalum chinense ‘Shang-Red’ RED DIAMOND.
Home and Garden Information Center, Clemson University Cooperative Extension.
