Purple Diamond Loropetalum

Southern Living Plants

$29.99
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$29.99
  • Zones 7-10
  • Height 4-6 feet
  • Spread 4-5 feet

Purple Diamond Loropetalum, Loropetalum chinense ‘Shang-hi’, is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with four seasons of deep purple foliage. Showy, pink blooms add to the beauty of this outstanding performer. Plant as an accent in the shrub border or as a foundation planting. Makes a colorful informal hedge or mass planting.

Purple Diamond Semi-Dwarf Loropetalum Care

Plant in well-drained, acid soil. Water regularly to establish. Fertilize with acid fertilizer in the spring after flowering. Pruning rarely needed. Shape if desired after spring bloom.

Purple Diamond Semi-Dwarf Loropetalum Spacing

Plant 5-6 feet apart in the shrub border or when used as a mass planting. To create a flowering evergreen hedge, space 3.5-4 feet apart, measured from the center of each plant.

Purple Diamond Semi-dwarf Loropetalum Plant Facts

USDA Hardiness Zones: 7-10
Flower Color(s): Pink
Bloom Period: Spring
Foliage Color(s): Rich Purple
Light Exposure: Partial Shade to Full Sun
Height: 4-6 Feet
Spread: 4-5 Feet
Habit: Compact
Watering: Medium
Features: Deer Resistant, Dwarf, Rebloomer, Interest Year-Round
Scientific Name: Loropetalum chinense 'Shang-hi' PP18331
Common Name: Purple Diamond® Semi-dwarf Loropetalum
Brand: Southern Living Plants
SKU:
PRDMLOR

Container Sizes

Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on; type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.

4.5 Pot

4.5" Pot
 Also Know As:
   4.5" Container

 Plant Age:
   ~ 6 months
 Plant Size:
   ~ 3"-6"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
 Volume:
   1.42 quarts

Quart Pot

Quart Pot
 Also Know As:
   Quart

 Plant Age:
   ~ 6 months - 1 year
 Plant Size:
   ~ 4"-8"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
 Volume:
   1.50 quarts

2.5 Quart

2.5 Quart
 Also Know As:
   2.5 Quart Pot

 Plant Age:
   ~ 1.5 - 2 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 8"-12"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
 Volume:
   2.20-2.30 quarts

#1 Pot

#1 Pot
 Also Know As:
   #1 Container
    1 Gallon
 Plant Age:
   ~ 1.5 - 2 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 10"-14"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 7"H x 7.75"W
 Volume:
   2.26-3.73 quarts

#2 Pot

#2 Pot
 Also Know As:
   #2 Container
    2 Gallon
 Plant Age:
   ~ 1.5 - 3 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 12"-18"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
 Volume:
   1.19-1.76 gallons

#3 Pot

#3 Pot
 Also Know As:
   #3 Container
    3 Gallon
 Plant Age:
   ~ 2 - 4 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 12"-30"
 Pot Size:
   ~9.5"H x 11"W
 Volume:
   2.32-2.76 gallons


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Plant Addict Guarantee (Included On All Plant Orders)

Plant Addicts guarantees your plant(s) will arrive happy and healthy, but the plant(s) are being shipped through the mail and accidents happen. If the plant is dead, has dried out roots or the incorrect item was shipped just notify Plant Addicts within 3 days upon delivery. We may ask for pictures but will try to make it as easy as possible for you. Please note plant(s) with damaged branches or wilted leaves will not qualify for this guarantee. Plants are very resilient and will rebound quickly when cared for correctly.

For information on how to care for you new plant please check out our guide. Guide: How to Care for Your New Plant(s)

Plant Addicts Warranty - 1 Year (Extra Purchase Required)

We encourage all plant lovers to purchase the Plant Addicts Warranty whether you’re new or an expert. There are many variables outside our control and yours that can cause the demise of your plant(s). Examples would be hungry animals, drought, poor soil conditions, over watering, disease, insects & many other factors. The Plant Addicts Warranty is a 1 year warranty protecting you from all the unknowns and will replace your plant if it moves on to the plant afterlife.

The warranty is purchased on a per plant basis and must be purchased at the same time as the plant purchase. We will cover 100% of the price of the plant but the warranty does not cover shipping cost. Simply let us know if your plant has died within one year of receiving it and we’ll get you a new one shipped out. We may ask for photos for documentation purposes but again we’ll try to make it as easy as possible.

For more information, please go to our Shipping & Returns page at the bottom of the website.

Guide: How to Care for Your New Plant(s)

Planter Shipping

Standard Colors: 2-3 business days

Special Order Colors: 8 weeks - this is due to the planter being custom made with the color(s) of your choice

Please Note: On special orders there can not be any cancellations

Plant Shipping

Time of Order:

Summer Shipping

  • 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.

17 Reviews - Purple Diamond Loropetalum Show Reviews

  • 5
    Love the Purple Diamond!

    Posted by Amy Potts on Apr 14, 2023

    It is my loropetalum of choice and they can sometimes be hard to find. My two plants (3 Gal size) arrived quickly and were full and healthy! Thank you!!

  • 5
    Beautiful plants

    Posted by Jane on May 23, 2022

    I got four Purple Diamond plants from a nursery, and the next year my nursery did not carry them. I ordered five more from Plant Addicts. The plants arrived in excellent condition. They have been the the ground five years now and are beautiful every season (zone 9). My only concern is that they don't like all-day sun in my climate where summer temperatures can get up to 100°. In areas with hot summers, these plants need afternoon shade. But this issue has nothing to do with Plant Addicts.

  • 5
    I ordered 7 plants but three of them look dead.....

    Posted by Steve Smith on Aug 29, 2021

    Is there a guarantee? I ordered 7 but 3 are dead

  • 5
    Plant Addicts. Purple Diamond...

    Posted by Woody Foster on Jun 26, 2021

    The plant just arrived in excellent shape. It’s out of box, in place and watered. Will probably get it in the ground tomorrow. The plant container was packaged in a plastic bag to keep the water and dirt from spilling into the box. The cardboard box was the exact size of the container. each corner of the box had a push in indenture just above the top of the container that keep the plant from shifting during shipment. It was in excellent condition. It has been in the ground about a week now and is doing great. The folks at Plant Addicts are great. You will not be disappointed.

  • 1
    Plant arrived in sad...

    Posted by Barbara Regan on Apr 17, 2021

    A lot of the leaves had dropped off and I am unsure whether the plant will survive

  • 5
    Happy Healthy...

    Posted by Patti Elmore on Oct 25, 2020

    I received my loropetalum in good time. It was well packed and very healthy when it arrived. It’s now in the ground growing it’s roots. Thanks so much!

  • 3
    nice...

    Posted by Ronnie Weiss on Jun 14, 2020

    the plant was in good shape upon arrival. it was a bit smaller than i hoped for the price. Otherwise nice plant.

  • 2
    Purple Diamond...

    Posted by Cindy Cleaveland on Jun 01, 2020

    Purple Diamond Loropetalum

  • 5
    Loropetalum

    Posted by Customer on May 30, 2020

    I have planted the loropetalum and it is thriving and healthy.