- Growing Zones 7-10
- Height 2-3 feet
- Spread 3-4 feet
- Partial Shade to Full Sun
The Purple Daydream Loropetalum, Loropetalum chinense ‘PPI’, is allow growing broadleaf evergreen shrub with year-round purple foliage. Clusters of pink flowers each spring add to this standout’s appeal. Plant for an outstanding accent or an informal, low-growing hedge. Plant on slopes or in mass groupings.
Purple Daydream Dwarf Loropetalum Care
Plant in well-drained, acidic soil. Water regularly until established. Feed with an acid fertilizer in late spring after the blooms have faded. Pruning not generally needed. Prune to shape, if desired, after the spring bloom.
Purple Daydream Dwarf Loropetalum Spacing
Plant 5-6 feet apart in the shrub border or in mass plantings. For hedges, space 3 to 3 ½ feet apart, measured from the center of each plant.
Purple Daydream Dwarf Loropetalum Plant Facts
USDA Hardiness Zones: 7-10 |
Flower Color(s): Pink |
Bloom Period: Spring |
Foliage Color(s): Dark Purple |
Light Exposure: Partial Shade to Full Sun |
Height: 2-3 Feet |
Spread: 3-4 Feet |
Habit: Mounded |
Watering: Medium |
Features: Deer Resistant, Dwarf, Rebloomer, Winter/Fall Foliage Color, Interest Year-Round |
Scientific Name: Loropetalum chinense ‘PPI’ PP25471 |
Common Name: Purple Daydream® Dwarf Loropetalum |
Brand: Southern Living Plants |
- SKU:
- PRDDLOR
Container Sizes
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- If there is extreme heat we’ll delay shipping.
- We’ll have to review what areas the plants are traveling through along with your location
Once your plant is shipped you’ll receive an email with tracking information. Depending on the above criteria we’ll ship your plant(s) towards beginning of the following week from your order. We put together this helpful guide of what to do when you receive your plants in the mail.
It is important to know that all of our plants are clearly labeled for which growing zones the plant can survive in. The plants are thoroughly trialed and tested in every growing zone before we state the plant can grow in a zone. Again, our #1 priority is to ship the plants to you healthy and ready to thrive in your location. So we will do everything in our power to do so.