
Chinese Fringe Flower True 'Purple Daydream'
Loropetalum chinense Purple Daydream Southern Living / Sunset
Vibrant purple foliage year-round and showy fuchsia flowers make this Loropetalum a true garden standout.
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About this plant
Purple Daydream Loropetalum, a distinguished variety from the Southern Living Plant Collection, captivates with its rich, deep purple evergreen foliage. Throughout spring and often again in fall, it bursts into a spectacular display of fringed, fuchsia-pink to ruby-red flowers that adorn the branches, creating a striking contrast against its dark leaves. This compact and well-branched shrub offers continuous visual interest throughout the seasons. Ideal for adding a splash of dramatic color to any landscape, 'Purple Daydream' is a versatile choice for foundation plantings, mass plantings, mixed borders, or even as a colorful accent in containers. Its neat, mounded habit requires minimal pruning to maintain its attractive shape, making it a low-maintenance yet high-impact addition to the garden. A favorite of gardeners and designers alike, this Loropetalum thrives in a variety of settings, bringing year-round beauty and an elegant touch to both formal and informal garden designs.
Care & maintenance
Requires minimal pruning to maintain shape. Prune after flowering if needed. Fertilize in early spring with a slow-release granular fertilizer formulated for acid-loving plants.
Quick facts
- Type
- evergreen
- Mature height
- 2-3 feet
- Mature width
- 3-4 feet
- Sun
- Full sun to partial shade
- Water
- Moderate; regular watering until established, then drought tolerant
- Growth rate
- Moderate