Southern Living Purple Pixie Loropetalum Live Shrub in 1.5-Gallon Grower Pot

The Purple Pixie Loropetalum, from the Southern Living Plant Collection, is a captivating and versatile groundcover shrub that adds rich color and texture to your landscape. This exceptional loropetalum variety, known scientifically as Loropetalum chinense 'Purple Pixie,' is celebrated for its cascading branches adorned with deep burgundy-purple foliage and vibrant pink, ribbon-like flowers in spring. Purple Pixie Loropetalum is an ideal choice for groundcover, mass plantings, weeping plantings, or as a container plant. With its low, spreading growth habit, this loropetalum provides year-round interest and beauty to gardens of all sizes. Elevate your outdoor space with the striking foliage and charming flowers of Purple Pixie Loropetalum from the Southern Living Plant Collection. When planting this weeping loropetalum shrub, choose a location that will receive full sun to part shade, dig the hole twice as wide as the pot and mix rich garden soil in with your native soil, then leave the top of the root ball 1/2 inch above the ground level when filling the hole with soil. Use a slow-release granular fertilizer for evergreen shrubs in spring. Not guaranteed to be in bloom on arrival.

• Key Feature: Purple Pixie Loropetalum features cascading branches adorned with deep burgundy-purple foliage and vibrant pink, ribbon-like flowers in spring, adding rich color and texture to any garden.
• Mature Size: Reaching a height of 1-2 feet and a width of 3-4 feet, this low, spreading shrub is perfect for ground cover, mass plantings, or as a container plant.
• Foliage Color: Deep burgundy-purple leaves provide rich color throughout the year, creating a striking contrast against the vibrant pink flowers in spring.
• Flower Display: Vibrant pink, ribbon-like flowers bloom in abundance in spring, attracting pollinators and adding charm to the garden.
• Sun Exposure: Flourishes in full sun to partial shade, adapting well to various light conditions while maintaining its vibrant foliage color and flower production.
• USDA Growing Zone: Well-suited for USDA zones 7-10, providing enduring beauty and resilience in a wide range of climates.
• Landscape Use: Ideal for groundcover, mass plantings, or as a container plant, Purple Pixie Loropetalum adds texture and interest to any garden setting.
• Versatility: Can be used as a low hedge or edging plant, providing versatility in garden design and landscape architecture.
• Low-Maintenance: Requires minimal care once established, preferring well-drained soil and occasional pruning to maintain shape and size.
• Year-Round Interest: Provides year-round color and interest, making it a valuable addition to gardens and landscapes.
• Ships from Alabama - Customers beyond the Southeast US should place orders from early fall to late spring to avoid heat damage in transit
• Placing a large order? Consider ordering 1-2 Purple Pixie Loropetalum plants to ensure that they will meet your specifications before placing the order for the entire project