Southern Living Plant Collection Purple Daydream Loropetalum Foundation/Hedge Shrub in 2.5 -Quart Pot 1 -Pack with Pink Blooms

Meet the Purple Daydream Loropetalum from the Southern Living Plant Collection, your garden's next low-maintenance yet high-impact friend. This compact variety keeps things tidy with its evergreen, purple to dark purple leaves, avoiding the sprawl of its larger cousins. Ideal for adding a pop of color as an accent, in containers, as a hedge, or even in mass plantings, it grows just right at 2-3 ft tall and 3-4 ft wide. Come spring, it surprises with dark-pink blooms that reappear throughout the growing season. Thriving in USDA Zones 7-10 and preferring a mix of sun and shade, it asks for a simple drink 2-3 times a week during its first year. Planted in rich, well-draining soil and given a spring feeding of acidic fertilizer, it'll reward you with vibrant growth and flowers. Your order includes one 2.5-quart Purple Daydream Loropetalum shrubs, each in a plastic pot and wrapped to keep the soil moist and intact during their journey. They arrive in a custom box to avoid any mishaps along the way. Just unpack, water, and they're ready to dazzle. Coming from Alabama's Gulf Coast, we suggest those living in farther areas to opt for a spring or fall delivery, dodging any extreme temperature stress. Let the Purple Daydream Loropetalum bring effortless color and structure to your garden.