Fringe Flower

About this plant

Known for its stunning, ruby-red new foliage that matures to a deep burgundy-purple, 'Ruby' Fringe Flower provides year-round visual interest. Delicate, ribbon-like, hot pink to fuchsia flowers bloom profusely in late winter to early spring, intermittently reappearing throughout the summer and fall, creating a captivating contrast against its dark leaves. Its graceful, mounding habit and dense branching make it an excellent choice for foundation plantings, shrub borders, or as a striking informal hedge. This cultivar stands out for its relatively compact size and disease resistance, making it a reliable and low-maintenance option for both seasoned gardeners and beginners alike. Whether you're aiming to add a pop of persistent color or create a textural backdrop, 'Ruby' Fringe Flower is a versatile and rewarding addition to your garden design. It performs beautifully as a specimen plant, in mass plantings, or even in large containers.

Installation timing

When we're in season, outside of the winter months, our goal is to get your plants installed within about two weeks. That window gives us enough time to secure your plants from our supplier and find a spot on the schedule. Throughout the process we stay in touch through notifications and your existing client portal on the main A Cut Above website, which is separate from this landscaping plants shop.

Care & maintenance

Thrives in well-drained, acidic to neutral soil. Amend heavy clay soils with organic matter to improve drainage. Requires consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, but avoid waterlogging. Prune after flowering to maintain desired shape and promote new growth. Fertilize in early spring with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer designed for acid-loving plants.

Watering suggestions

Proper watering is the single most important factor in your plant's survival after installation. Newly installed plants have a limited root system and rely on you for consistent moisture while they establish.

• First 2 weeks: Water deeply every day (or every other day in cooler, wet weather), soaking the root ball and surrounding soil.
• Weeks 3–12: Water deeply 2–3 times per week, adjusting for rain, heat, and soil drainage.
• After establishment: Water deeply about once a week during the growing season, and more often in extreme heat or drought.
• How to check: Stick a finger 2–3 inches into the soil near the roots — if it's dry, it's time to water. Deep, less-frequent watering encourages strong roots; shallow daily sprinkles do not.
• Avoid: Overwatering (soggy, waterlogged soil) is just as harmful as underwatering and can drown roots.

Watering needs vary by plant, season, soil, and exposure. Because proper watering is the customer's responsibility after installation, please make sure you understand and can follow these suggestions before ordering.

Good to know: plants and trees purchased from and installed by A Cut Above include a one-year limited warranty from the date of installation. Because plant survival depends heavily on proper watering and care after installation, losses caused by improper care, neglect, animal or chemical damage, or extreme weather are not covered, and we must be given the chance to inspect a struggling plant before it's removed or replaced. Coverage is one replacement per plant. Read our warranty info.