Purple Pixie® Dwarf Weeping Loropetalum

Purple Pixie® is a dwarf, evergreen Chinese fringe-bush with deep purple-to-burgundy foliage and pink, ribbon-like flowers in spring. Its arching, weeping stems make it useful as a spreading groundcover, a low accent near a slope, or a spiller over the edge of a large container. It usually reaches 1–2 ft tall; published profiles describe a spread of about 3–5 ft, so allow generous lateral room. The [Southern Living Plant Collection](https://southernlivingplants.com/the-collection/plant/purple-pixie-dwarf-weeping-loropetalum/) identifies the cultivar as *Loropetalum chinense* ‘Peack’ and lists it for USDA zones 7a–10b. ## Growing conditions Plant in full sun to partial shade in well-drained soil. The [University of Florida IFAS extension profile](https://sfyl.ifas.ufl.edu/media/sfylifasufledu/baker/docs/pdf/horticulture/demonstration-gardens/Loropetalum-Purple-Pixie.pdf) describes a 4–5 ft spread, a pH range from acidic to slightly alkaline, and drought tolerance once established. Water regularly while establishing; mature plants tolerate drier periods. Its evergreen purple foliage maintains color through the year, while the ribbon-like pink flowers are a spring feature. ## Landscape use Use Purple Pixie as a low groundcover, accent, mass planting, or slope planting. Its cascading habit also suits a large container or hanging basket. Deer resistance is listed for the exact selection by Southern Living. ## Maintenance Little pruning is usually needed. Shape after the spring bloom if branches grow beyond their allotted area. Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring as needed. The [plant patent record](https://patents.google.com/patent/USPP18441P2/en) identifies ‘Peack’ as USPP18441, granted January 22, 2008.