A low, weeping fringe flower that spills and cascades, making it ideal as a purple groundcover or trailing over pots and walls. Pink spidery flowers stud the burgundy foliage in spring and autumn.
At a glance
- Plant type: Spreading groundcover
- Mature size: 60 cm H × 1.5 m W
- Aspect: full sun and part shade or morning sun
- Water: regular, moderate watering
- Frost: hardy
- Maintenance: low maintenance
- Origin: Exotic
About Purple Pixie Loropetalum
Loropetalum chinense 'Purple Pixie' is a slow-growing spreading groundcover in the Hamamelidaceae family. It reaches around 60 cm tall and 1.5 m wide at maturity, with evergreen and purple-toned foliage. Pink flowers appear in spring and autumn.
Where to grow Purple Pixie Loropetalum
Purple Pixie Loropetalum suits warm-temperate, subtropical and cool-temperate climates and grows best in full sun and part shade or morning sun. It is frost hardy and shrugs off cold winters.
Soil & planting
Purple Pixie Loropetalum does best in free-draining and acidic soil. Plant into well-prepared ground, firm the soil around the roots and water deeply to settle it in.
Watering & feeding
Purple Pixie Loropetalum does best with regular, moderate watering. Apply a balanced fertiliser in spring to support healthy growth. Check moisture below the mulch during establishment and water thoroughly when needed rather than following a rigid schedule.
Pruning & care
Prune Purple Pixie Loropetalum after flowering to keep it compact and encourage the next flush of blooms. Its ongoing care level is low maintenance.
Using Purple Pixie Loropetalum in the garden
Purple Pixie Loropetalum earns its place for pots and courtyard containers and a feature or specimen planting. It is equally at home in the ground or a large pot on a balcony or courtyard.
Companion planting & design
Build the planting around neighbours suited to the same regular, moderate watering and warm-temperate climate as Purple Pixie Loropetalum. Repeating the foliage or flower colour nearby will make the composition feel deliberate.
Good to know
It is regarded as non-toxic and pet-safe.
Buying Purple Pixie Loropetalum
Plant Sale lists Purple Pixie Loropetalum as potted plants and advanced specimens. Use the interest form above to check current sizes, pricing and availability before ordering.
