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Loropetalum chinense 'Purple Pixie®' ('Peack')
Loropetalum: Patent PP18441
- » Pink ribbon flowers in spring
- » Adds vibrant color to hanging baskets, window boxes, and other containers
- » Dwarf habit; only 1-2' tall
- Category:Loropetalum
- Breeder:Southern Living® Plant Collection
- Hardiness Zone:7-10
- Height:1-2 ft
- Spread:3-4 ft
- Bloom Color: Pink
- Foliage Color: Purple
Availability not guaranteed; for informational purposes only.
Attributes
| • | Accent |
| • | Border or Bed |
| • | Container |
| • | Disease Resistant |
| • | Drought Tolerant |
| • | Edging |
| • | Evergreen |
| • | Great Foliage |
| • | Ground Cover |
| • | Long Blooming |
| • | Low Maintenance |
| • | Mass Planting |
Critter Resistance
| • | Deer Resistant |
Foliage Color
| • | Purple |
Season of Interest (Flowering)
| • | Spring |
Additional Information about Loropetalum chinense 'Purple Pixie®'
Purple Pixie® Loropetalum packs a punch of color in the landscape! This dwarf, weeping shrub adds year-round appeal in a low maintenance package. Its manageable sizeÄîonly 1-2' high by 4-5' wideÄîmeans it can be used in a number of garden applications, from groundcover to hanging basket. With its easy care nature, showy pink spring blooms and evergreen eggplant-hued foliage, Purple Pixie® is sure to please! Available from the Southern Living® Plant Collection at southernlivingplants.com and Sunset Western Garden Collection® at sunsetwesterngardencollection.com.
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Loropetalum chinense 'Purple Pixie®'
Water before planting.
Dig hold 2X the width of pot.
Plant 1-2” above ground soil level, backfill hole with soil.
Water and add more soil if needed.
Mulch 1-2” deep around plant, avoiding area closest to stem.