- **Type**: Evergreen shrub

- **Height**: 2 to 3 feet (60 to 90 cm)

- **Width**: 3 to 4 feet (90 to 120 cm)

- **Growth Habit**: Compact, mounding, spreading; dwarf form

- **Foliage**:

- Oval to elliptical leaves, 1 to 2 inches long (2.5 to 5 cm)

- Deep purple to burgundy, glossy, holds color year-round even in heat

- Evergreen, providing consistent color

- **Flowers**:

- Clusters of bright pink, ribbon-like, spidery blooms

- Each flower about 1 inch (2.5 cm) long, abundant in spring

- Bloom season: Primarily spring (March to May), with occasional rebloom in fall

- Lightly fragrant, attracts butterflies

- **Light**: Full sun (6+ hours daily) for best color and flowering; tolerates partial shade (4-6 hours)

- **Soil**:

- Well-drained, fertile, humus-rich; prefers slightly acidic (pH 5.5 to 6.5)

- Adaptable to various soil types if drainage is good

- **Watering**: Moderate; keep soil moist until established (first year), then drought-tolerant; avoid waterlogging

- **Hardiness**: USDA Zones 7 to 10 (0°F or -18°C to 30°F or -1°C)

- **Wildlife**: Attracts butterflies; deer-resistant due to texture and taste

- **Care**:

- Minimal pruning needed; trim after spring bloom to shape or remove dead wood if desired

- Fertilize with an acid-loving plant mix (e.g., 10-10-10) in spring

- Mulch 1-2 inches deep, keeping it away from the stem, to retain moisture

- **Pests/Diseases**:

- Highly resistant to pests and diseases

- May see occasional scale or spider mites; susceptible to root rot in soggy soil

- **Uses**: Low hedges, borders, mass plantings, containers, or accent plant

- **Growth Rate**: Moderate; reaches mature size in 1-2 seasons

- **Special Features**:

- Part of the Southern Living Plant Collection, bred for compact size and vibrant color

- Patent PP25471 (‘PIILC-III’)

- Year-round purple foliage and low maintenance make it ideal for small spaces

The Purple Daydream® Loropetalum’s rich purple leaves and vivid pink spring blooms bring a striking, easy-care pop of color to gardens or patios, thriving in sun or part shade with minimal fuss. Its dwarf size keeps it tidy, perfect for borders or pots without overwhelming the space. Let me know if you’d like more growing tips or pairing ideas!