Purple Pixie Fringe Flower

About this plant

Purple Pixie® Loropetalum (Loropetalum chinense var. rubrum 'Purple Pixie') is a standout selection from the Southern Living® Plant Collection and the Sunset® Plant Collection, celebrated for its stunning year-round color. This compact, low-growing evergreen shrub develops rich, dark purple leaves that maintain their intense hue throughout the seasons, providing exceptional contrast in any garden. In spring, it erupts with an abundance of vivid, electric-pink, fringe-like flowers, creating a truly spectacular display. Its unique weeping habit and dwarf stature make it an ideal choice for mass plantings, groundcover, erosion control on slopes, container gardening, or as an eye-catching border plant. Purple Pixie® is also an excellent option for rock gardens, bringing a splash of dramatic color. Exceptionally low-maintenance and disease resistant, this Loropetalum thrives in a variety of conditions, offering continuous beauty with minimal effort. It's a reliable performer perfect for adding vibrant, dark foliage and striking floral interest to your landscape.

Care & maintenance

Requires minimal pruning; only prune to shape after flowering if desired. Fertilize in early spring with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer. Generally disease-resistant. Protect from harsh winter winds in colder zones.