Southern Living Purple Daydream® Dwarf Loropetalum

The Southern Living Purple Daydream® Dwarf Loropetalum (Loropetalum chinense 'PIILC-III') is a compact, evergreen shrub known for its deep purple foliage and bright pink, fringe-like flowers. This low-maintenance, drought-tolerant plant is an excellent choice for borders, mass plantings, foundation plantings, and containers.

Key Features:

• Foliage: Rich, deep purple leaves that hold their color year-round.
• Flowers: Vibrant pink, ribbon-like blooms appear in spring, with occasional reblooming in summer and fall.
• Size: Grows 2-3 feet tall and 3-4 feet wide, making it one of the smallest loropetalum varieties.
• Growth Habit: Compact, mounded, and spreading.
• Light Needs: Prefers full sun to partial shade (full sun enhances foliage color).
• Soil Requirements: Well-drained, slightly acidic soil with good moisture retention.
• Hardiness Zones: USDA 7-10, thriving in warm climates.

Care Tips:

• Watering: Moderate; water regularly when young, then drought-tolerant once established.
• Pruning: Minimal pruning needed; trim lightly after flowering if shaping is desired.
• Fertilizing: Apply an acid-loving plant fertilizer in early spring to encourage healthy growth and blooms.
• Mulching: A layer of mulch helps retain moisture and maintain soil acidity.

Uses & Benefits:

• Hedges & Borders: Perfect for low-growing hedges or mass plantings. Zones 7-10
• Container Gardening: Ideal for pots and planters on patios or balconies.
• Foundation Plantings: Adds a colorful contrast near homes and walkways.
• Wildlife Friendly: Attracts butterflies and pollinators while being deer-resistant.

Shipping:

Shipping live plants sometimes has its challenges when dealing with inclement weather but we strive to have every single order shipped out on their scheduled shipping date. Most orders will be scheduled to ship within 1-2 weeks of ordering. Because a plant needs TLC we only ship out on Mondays-Wednesdays to ensure the plants aren’t stationed somewhere over the weekend with no water or sunlight.

When to Ship:

We can ship out plants at anytime of the year pruned or not pruned, cold or not cold. Each plant’s durabilty is different so we recommend having them shipped in their designated season but we will still ship your plant to you earlier if you choose so.

Returns:

Because plants are perishable they cannot be returned without prior permission. We work hard to ensure all plants arrive healthy, but on rare occasions issues with the plant health upon delivery do arise.

Every single shipped plant is healthy upon departing our facility but if a plant is received in poor health contact us immediately so that we can assess the problem and work on saving the plant. We will first need a photo of the plant to start a claim. If we determine your plant cannot be recovered we will send you a replacement immediately. If notified of the plants health within 4 days we will send a replacement 100% free of charge.

If you determine the plant not to be healthy 4 days after delivery you can contact us and we will issue a 50% store credit.

30 days after delivery we cannot be held responsible for the current health of the plant.

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