Purple Daydream® Dwarf Loropetalum
Loropetalum chinense ‘PPI’ PP25471
Purple Daydream® Dwarf Loropetalum represents a Southern Living cultivar advancement addressing contemporary homeowner requirements for refined landscape performance. This witch-hazel-derived selection delivers exceptional versatility through sun-loving characteristics, evergreen persistence, distinctive chromatic presence, and refined proportions—reaching merely 3 feet in height and width within three years. Deep-burgundy broad-leaf foliage provides year-round ornamental interest, while distinctive reddish-pink fringed spring flowers establish refined seasonal color progression. This cultivar synthesizes the refined ornamental characteristics of larger loropetalum selections with the manageable proportions essential for average residential landscapes. The combination of commanding foliage color, refined floral character, sun adaptability, evergreen persistence, and exceptional compact proportions establishes it as an outstanding selection for gardeners prioritizing sophisticated ornamental presence and refined scale without demanding specialized cultural protocols or intensive maintenance requirements.