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References:
Brenzel, Kathleen Norris, Ed. 2001. Sunset Western Garden Book.
Sunset Publishing Corporation, Menlo Park, CA
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at
a glance:
Common Name:
Fringe Flower
Plant type:
Evergreen shrub
Family:
Hamamelidaceae
Height/Spread:
Neat, compact
habit 6-10 ft. high and wide, with tiers of arching or drooping
branches.
Leaves:
Lush foliage,
changing from rich green tones over the summer, through autumn colors
and into distinct bronze hues as the weather cools into winter.
Flowers:
Bright pink fringe-like flowers are produced in clusters from early in
spring and blossom sporadically over summer through late autumn.
Bloom Period:
Flowering is
heaviest in spring, but some bloom likely at any time.
Diseases/pests:
Generally
free of serious pests.
Conditions:
Plant in slightly
acid soils.
Natural Range:
China
Hardiness:
USDA Zones 6-9,
14-24
Location:
Groundcover Garden |
Complete
Index
Subtly beautiful plant, good in foreground, raised beds,
woodland garden.
