Jazz Hands Bold® Loropetalum

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About Jazz Hands Bold® Chinese fringe-flower

Jazz Hands Bold® is a new variety of Chinese fringe flower which makes a dramatic addition to any garden. This cultivar has large, evergreen leaves that come in a saturated, burgundy tone that is so dark it almost appears black. Those leaves form an interesting contrast against the plant’s showy sprays of magenta flowers that look a bit like miniature fireworks. Plants bloom in mid-spring and they are enchanting when planted singly or in mass planting arrangements.

Jazz Hands Bold® aren’t just attractive plants though. Butterflies and other pollinators will be drawn to the richly colored blooms, while deer are not interested in these plants at all. Jazz Hands Bold® are relatively low maintenance plants and they naturally form a gentle, rounded form that rarely needs pruning. They are also small enough for container growing if you have a limited gardening space.

Jazz Hands Bold®
Botanical Name	Loropetalum chinense
Plant Hardiness	Zone 7-9
Mature Height	5 to 6'
Mature Width	5 to 6'
Sun Needs	Full Sun, Partial Shade
Does Not Ship To	AK, AZ, CA, HI, ID, MT, NV, OR, UT, WA, PR

While Chinese fringe flowers prefer warm climates, many gardeners grow these plants as annuals in cooler locations. No matter where you live, Jazz Hands Bold® will brighten your garden with colorful flowers and unusual, contrasting textures that are truly one of a kind!

  Special features:

• Attracts pollinators
• Suitable for container gardening
• Deer resistant
• Grows in acidic soil
• Unique, dark leaves

How to grow Chinese fringe flower

Chinese fringe flowers are versatile plants that can be grown in pots, planted en masse, grown as a single specimen plant or sown thickly together to create a dramatic border around garden beds. However, you choose to grow your Jazz Hands Bold® fringe flowers, these plants are quite easy to maintain.

While they don’t necessarily need to be pruned, if you would like to shape your plant, the best time to do it is right after the flowers fade in summer. Chinese fringe flowers will also benefit from an application of a balanced fertilizer in spring and again in early summer. If possible, look for a fertilizer that is rich in iron and sulfur as these products can be particularly beneficial for fringe flowers.

Best time to plant Chinese fringe flower

Jazz Hands Bold® should be planted in either spring or fall. During these times of the year, temperatures are cooler and plants will more readily settle into your garden.

Where to plant Chinese fringe flower

Chinese fringe flowers can be grown in either part shade or full sun. Choose a location with rich and well-draining soil and make sure your plants have plenty of room to spread out. If you want to grow several Jazz Hands Bold® plants together, space your plants at least 3 to 6’ apart.

How to plant Chinese fringe flower

When you’re ready to plant Chinese fringe flower, dig a hole that is about as deep as your root ball and 2 to 3 times as wide. Place your plant in the hole and then backfill it with soil so that your plant is sown at the same depth it was growing in its nursery pot. If you want to give your new plant a head start on the growing season, consider amending the soil with a bit of nutrient rich compost.

After planting, water your Jazz Hands Bold® plant in well, ensuring that the soil is evenly moist but not soggy. Chinese fringe flowers should be watered deeply, about once or twice a week, until they are well established in your garden.

Growing Chinese fringe flower in containers

For even more options, Jazz Hands Bold® can be grown in containers! Choose a container with lots of drainage holes and a diameter that measures at least 8” wider than your plant’s root ball. Plants grown in containers will need to be watered more often than plants in garden beds, but their care is otherwise the same.

How tall do Chinese fringe flowers get?

When mature, Jazz Hands Bold® will grow about 5 to 6’ tall and wide. A perfect choice for containers or inground beds, these plants can be used as a privacy screen or they can be pruned to maintain a more compact look.

History of Jazz Hands Bold® Chinese fringe-flower

Native to Asia, Chinese fringe-flowers are actually members of the witch hazel family! On closer inspection, you can see the resemblance as this plant has similarly narrow petals. Chinese fringe flower’s Latin name “Loropetalum” refers to the plant’s unique flower structure, with “loron-” meaning “strap” and “-petalum” meaning “petal.”

Produced by Proven Winters®, Jazz Hands Bold® is a new and spectacular variety of Chinese fringe flower that was specifically developed for its dark leaves and lively flowers!

Buying Jazz Hands Bold® Chinese fringe-flower at Cold Creek Nurseries

All of our plants come from the original producers, who propagate loropetalum and other plants from stem cuttings to preserve the unique characteristics of the plant. When you purchase Jazz Hands Bold^® from us, you can rest easy in the knowledge that the plant you’ll receive will have the bewitching colors and hardy nature that this plant is known for!