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Key characteristics

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

Shrubs

Loropetalum chinense 'Sizzling Pink'

Sizzling Pink Chinese Fringe Flower

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.

Light

Full sun to partial shade

Water

Average; moderately drought tolerant once established

Bloom time

Early to mid spring, often March to April

Find this plant

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.