Plant field guide
Loropetalum (Purple Pixie)
Dwarf weeping variety that cascades beautifully over walls, containers, and raised beds. Only 1-2 feet tall but spreads 3-4 feet wide with graceful arching branches.
Growing requirements
- Scientific name
- Loropetalum chinense 'Purple Pixie'
- Sun
- full sun
- Water
- moderate
- Height
- 12 in (30 cm) – 24 in (61 cm)
- Spread
- 36 in (91 cm) – 48 in (122 cm)
- Spacing
- Not recorded
- Hardiness zones & minimum temperature
- USDA 7–10; average annual extreme minimum from 0°F (-17.8°C). Hardiness does not predict local frost dates.
- Difficulty
- easy
Planting & seasonal timing
Northern Hemisphere planting months: not yet verified in our database.
Northern Hemisphere pruning months: April, May.
For the Southern Hemisphere, these seasonal windows shift approximately six months. Check your local frost forecast, soil temperature, and species requirements; calendar months are not a guarantee of planting safety.
Perfect for containers, hanging baskets, and retaining walls. Weeping habit is unique among Loropetalum. Excellent groundcover alternative.
Pruning
Minimal pruning needed. Trim to shape or control spread. Let natural weeping habit develop.
Fertilizer
Balanced acidic
Early spring
Mulch
2 inches of fine organic mulch.