Northwest Blooms · Shrubs
Loropetalum chinense 'Sizzling Pink'
Sizzling Pink Chinese Fringe Flower
- Family
- Hamamelidaceae
- Height
- 4 to 6 feet
- Width
- 4 to 6 feet
- Flower color
- Bright pink fringe like flowers composed of narrow strap shaped petals
- Foliage color
- Deep burgundy to purple red oval leaves often emerging bright red before maturing darker
- Bloom time
- Early to mid spring, often March to April
- Light
- Full sun to partial shade
- Water
- Average; moderately drought tolerant once established
- Maintenance
- Low; prune lightly after flowering to maintain shape
- Growing zone
- USDA zones 7 to 10
- Wildlife
- Bees, butterflies and other pollinating insects
About this plant
Loropetalum chinense 'Sizzling Pink' produces clusters of bright pink fringe-like flowers in early spring, each bloom composed of narrow ribbon-like petals that create a soft, airy display along the branches. The blossoms appear among deep burgundy leaves that hold their rich color throughout the year. The oval foliage forms a dense canopy along the stems, giving the plant a colorful evergreen presence in the landscape.
This cultivar traces its heritage to Loropetalum chinense native to China and parts of Southeast Asia. In gardens it brings lasting color to borders, foundation plantings, and mixed shrub beds where the vibrant foliage and spring flowers add seasonal interest.
Works well in
Sun Gardens · Containers · Foundation Plantings · Pollinator Gardens
Companion plants
Yarrows · Caryopteris · Sea holly · Rock rose · Penstemon · Blue fescue
Design tip
Use ‘Sizzling Pink’ as a dark-foliaged anchor in a mixed planting, pairing it with chartreuse, silvery, or light green foliage to emphasize its burgundy color. Repeat it at intervals through a border to carry that contrast across the planting and create visual continuity.
Where to see it
This plant can be seen at the Bellevue Botanical Garden.
