General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Shrub
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Moderately acid (5.6 – 6.0)
Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 7a -17.8 °C (0 °F) to -15 °C (5 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 10b
Plant Height: 1 to 2 feet
Plant Spread: 4 to 5 feet
Leaves: Unusual foliage color
Evergreen
Other: Deep burgundy color
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Pink
Bloom Size: Under 1"
Flower Time: Spring
Underground structures: Taproot
Suitable Locations: Xeriscapic
Uses: Groundcover
Resistances: Humidity tolerant
Drought tolerant
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Stem
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Suitable for hanging baskets
Needs excellent drainage in pots
Miscellaneous: Patent/Plant Breeders' Rights: PP18,441

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Trade name information:
Trade Name: Purple Pixie®
Cultivar name: 'Peack'
Common names
  • Dwarf Weeping Loropetalum
Also sold as:
  • Shang-Lo

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Date: 2021-08-08
Plant Events from our members
variegatagal On October 1, 2017 Plant Ended (Removed, Died, Discarded, etc)
Removed from east tree bed late 2017.
variegatagal On May 6, 2017 Transplanted
Under Shantung Maple. Has been struggling, rootball half removed
variegatagal On February 23, 2017 Transplanted
North side shade path yard, next to hosta and carex
variegatagal On February 23, 2017 Obtained plant
Strong's Nursery & Garden Center
1900 N I-35E
Carrollton, TX 75006
kytnbabe On July 29, 2017 Obtained plant
Purchased at Lowe's
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