Name: Loropetalum chinense 'Cerise Charm' (Cerise Charm Chinese Fringe Flower)

Average Landscape Size: 3–4 ft tall × 3–4 ft wide; graceful, arching habit (can reach 5–6 ft if unpruned)

Sun Requirements: Partial shade to partial sun; prefers morning sun with afternoon protection

Water Needs: Moderate; prefers consistent moisture, drought tolerant when established

Deer Resistance: High

Cold Hardiness: USDA Zones 7–10; evergreen in Willis winters

Fertilization & Pruning: Acid-loving plant food in spring; minimal pruning needed, shape after flowering

Detailed Description: Cerise Charm is absolutely elegant with its graceful arching branches and gorgeous burgundy foliage that provides year-round color! When those bright cerise-pink blooms appear, it's like having fireworks in your garden – the contrast is absolutely spectacular. Here in Willis, it's perfectly adapted to our climate and provides reliable performance year after year. Most homeowners love keeping these around 3–4 feet for that perfect foundation planting or border accent. Plus, it's deer resistant and stays beautiful through our mild winters, giving you that evergreen structure your landscape needs!

Data compiled: September 2025