{"catalog_name":"World Products","variant":"c","item":{"handle":"loropetalum-plant","title":"Loropetalum Plant | Loropetalum chinense | Chinese Fringe Flower Purple Foliage Shrub India","category":"Shrubs","category_name":"Shrubs","category_gid":"gid://shopify/TaxonomyCategory/hg-17-3-1-2","product_type":"Live Plants","vendor":"Blueberry Botanicals","price":"$280.00","currency_code":"INR","availability":"in_stock","inventory_quantity":50,"sku":"BB-PLT-LRP-001","barcode":null,"variant_title":"Default Title","selected_options":{"Title":"Default Title"},"description":"Loropetalum Plant — Loropetalum chinense | Chinese Fringe Flower | Purple Foliage ShrubLoropetalum (Loropetalum chinense), known as Chinese Fringe Flower, is a stunning ornamental shrub prized for its year-round deep burgundy-purple foliage and clusters of delicate, strap-like pink-magenta fringe flowers. One of the most dramatic dual-purpose foliage and flowering shrubs available for Indian gardens.Plant Details Botanical Name: Loropetalum chinense var. rubrum Common Names: Loropetalum, Chinese Fringe Flower, Chinese Witch Hazel Family: Hamamelidaceae Plant Type: Evergreen ornamental flowering shrub Height: 1–2.5 metres Foliage: Deep burgundy-purple year-round Flower Colour: Pink to magenta, strap-like fringe flowers Flowering Season: Spring; intermittent year-round in warm climates Growing Conditions Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade; best purple colour in full sun Watering: Moderate; well-draining soil essential Soil: Acidic, well-draining, humus-rich soil (pH 5.0–6.5) Fertilizer: Monthly with acid-loving plant fertilizer Container Suitability: Excellent in large pots with acidic potting mix Landscaping Uses: Garden specimen, mixed border, hedge, courtyard feature, container garden Care Guide Maintain soil acidity for best purple foliage colour Prune lightly after flowering to maintain shape More sun = deeper purple foliage colour Thrives in Kerala’s warm climate with good drainage Customer FAQsQ: Is Loropetalum rare in India?A: Yes — it is uncommon in Indian nurseries and highly sought after by garden enthusiasts for its dramatic purple foliage.Q: Will the leaves stay purple all year?A: Yes — the purple foliage is year-round, with the deepest colour in full sun conditions.Q: Does it need acidic soil?A: Yes — like Gardenias and Azaleas, Loropetalum prefers acidic soil. Use acidic compost or add sulphur to adjust pH.✓ Nursery Fresh ✓ Healthy Dispatch ✓ Secure Packaging ✓ Expert Support ✓ WhatsApp AssistanceShipping: ₹80/kg within Kerala. Outside Kerala: no refund/replacement for transit damage. Continuous opening video required for Kerala claims.Images are representative. Minor natural variation in size, colour, and growth stage is expected and not a defect.","image_url":"https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0742/4537/4202/files/loropetalum-plant-loropetalum-chinense-chinese-fringe-flower-purple-foliage-shrub-india.png?v=1785604241","href":"/product/loropetalum-plant.html","buy_url":"https://b0u7uq-m1.myshopify.com/products/loropetalum-plant","buy_url_source":"shops.shop_domain + product.handle","seller_name":"b0u7uq-m1.myshopify.com","seller_url":"https://b0u7uq-m1.myshopify.com/","return_policy_url":"https://b0u7uq-m1.myshopify.com/policies/refund-policy","media":[{"url":"https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0742/4537/4202/files/loropetalum-plant-loropetalum-chinense-chinese-fringe-flower-purple-foliage-shrub-india.png?v=1785604241","alt":null,"position":0}],"related":[{"handle":"malpighia-dwarf-plant-miniature-holly","title":"Malpighia Dwarf Plant | Malpighia coccigera | Miniature Holly","category":"Shrubs","price":"$190.00","image_url":"https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0742/4537/4202/files/malpighia-dwarf-plant-malpighia-coccigera-miniature-holly.webp?v=1784375268","sku":"BB-OFP-MLD-017","href":"/product/malpighia-dwarf-plant-miniature-holly.html"},{"handle":"water-jasmine-plant","title":"Water Jasmine Plant | Wrightia religiosa | Fragrant Bonsai Flowering Shrub India","category":"Shrubs","price":"$240.00","image_url":null,"sku":"BB-PLT-WTJ-001","href":"/product/water-jasmine-plant.html"},{"handle":"yellow-alder-plant","title":"Yellow Alder Plant | Turnera ulmifolia | Yellow Flowering Ground Cover Shrub India","category":"Shrubs","price":"$240.00","image_url":null,"sku":"BB-PLT-YLA-001","href":"/product/yellow-alder-plant.html"},{"handle":"pentas-white-plant-star-flower","title":"Pentas White Plant | Pentas lanceolata | White Star Flower","category":"Shrubs","price":"$160.00","image_url":"https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0742/4537/4202/files/pentas-white-plant-pentas-lanceolata-white-star-flower-f.webp?v=1784373357","sku":"BB-OFP-PNW-016","href":"/product/pentas-white-plant-star-flower.html"}]}}