Purple Leaf Shrub with Pink Flowers

Last Updated on April 25, 2023 by Derek

Weeping Loropetalum (Loropetalum chinense) is native to China, Japan, and Southeast Asia.

Weeping Loropetalum Growing Conditions

Common Name	Scientific Name	US Growing Zone	Hardy/Perennial	Soil Type	Sunshine Requirements	Water Needs
Weeping Loropetalum	Loropetalum chinense var. rubrum	7-10	Hardy	Well-draining, acidic	Partial shade to full sun	Regular watering

Although shrubs with colorful foliage have always been popular, nowadays, they have a newfound interest in colors, and so they are in high demand. One fantastic thing about shrubs with attractive flowers is that they look gorgeous even if they aren’t blooming. These flowers include purple hearts, wandering jew, and rosary vine.

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Purple leaf flowering plants

Some of the common purple leaf flowering plants include the Cercis canadensis, and Cotinus or Royal purple plants.

Cercis canadensis

It’s the most popular purple leaf plant name among gardeners since it’s more versatile. You can grow it as a shrub or a small multi-stemmed tree. During spring, Cercis Canadensis branches produce bands of light pink flowers while its foliage surface is light reddish-purple.

Cercis canadensis Growing Conditions

Common Name	Scientific Name	US Growing Zone	Hardy/Perennial	Soil Type	Sunshine Requirements	Water Needs
Eastern Redbud	Cercis canadensis	4-9	Hardy	Well-draining, moist	Full sun to partial shade	Moderate

While in summer, the leaves darken to a rich reddish-purple before maturing to a lovely mix of gold, orange, and scarlet in Autumn. They do well under full sun or partial shade on any well-drained soil.

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Cotinus “Royal purple.”

It has dark purple foliage that will balance borders with a dark background. Cotinus plant produces large oval leaves as long as you prune the shrub each year. They are tolerant shrubs that thrive well under full sun or dappled shade on most soils.

However, its color is brighter if you grow it in a sunny spot. Cotinus can grow to a height of 8m and prune it so that it doesn’t overgrow.

Cotinus ‘Royal Purple’ Growing Conditions

Common Name	Scientific Name	US Growing Zone	Hardy/Perennial	Soil Type	Sunshine Requirements	Water Needs
Smokebush	Cotinus ‘Royal Purple’	4-9	Hardy	Well-draining, fertile	Full sun to partial shade	Moderate

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Indoor Plant with Purple Leaves

Some of the plants with purple leaves that are good for indoors include the prayer plant and the Rex Begonia.

Prayer Plant

It gets the name prayer from its diurnal rhythm since the leaves lie flat during the day and fold upright during the night. The leaves have striking markings and coloring, which are different based on the variety of plants. The Prayer Plant (Maranta leuconeura) is native to the tropical regions of Brazil.

It thrives well in moist, neutral to acidic soil. You can grow it in either partial or complete shade and requires a temperature of 65°F-85^°F and an average to high humidity.

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Prayer Plant Growing Conditions

Common Name	Scientific Name	US Growing Zone	Hardy/Perennial	Soil Type	Sunshine Requirements	Water Needs
Prayer Plant	Maranta leuconeura	11-12	Perennial	Loamy, well-draining	Indirect light to partial shade	Moderate to high

The prayer plant grows slowly and reaches about 1 foot tall and 1 foot wide. Ensure you feed it with soluble fertilizer after every one or two weeks from the beginning of spring through fall.

Rex Begonia

Rex Begonia is a species of flowering plant that is believed to have originated in the tropical regions of Asia, specifically in the countries of India, China, and Indonesia.

Rex Begonia is a species of flowering plant that is believed to have originated in the tropical regions of Asia, specifically in the countries of India, China, and Indonesia.

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It’s also called fancy or painted-leaf begonias. They are famously known for their highly ornamental leaves, which have interesting patterns of interweaving silver, eggplant, fuchsia, and dark green.

Rex Begonia Growing Conditions

Common Name	Scientific Name	US Growing Zone	Hardiness	Soil Type	Sunshine Requirements	Water Needs
Rex Begonia	Begonia rex	10-11	Tender Perennial	Well-draining soil	Bright, indirect light	Moderate watering

Rex Begonia requires well-drained pot soil. It needs full or partial shade. It thrives better in places with moderate humidity and temperatures between 60⁰F-70⁰F.

Ensure you water regularly to maintain moisture but not soggy. It grows to a height of about 12-18 inches both in length and width.

Purple Leaf Plant Outdoor

• Purpleheart
• Golden phlox
• Salvia
• veronica

Tree With Purple Leaves and Berries

There are some of the trees that have purple leaves and berries. These are normally useful for landscaping as ornamentals and the common ones include Crabapples and Elderberries.

Crabapples (Malus sp.)

Crabapples are believed to have originated in Central Asia and have been cultivated for thousands of years in areas such as Iran, Turkey, and Kazakhstan. They have since spread to other parts of the world, including Europe and North America.

These are shrubs that will add color to your garden in all seasons with their pink flowers, fruits, and leaves. Some varieties of crabapples are safe for human beings and animals. They grow to a size of 11 to 25 feet.

Most crabapples varieties grow under the full sun, but some are perfect for partial shade. They grow well in zone 3 to 9. They produce flowers of various colors like pink, white or red flowers. They do better in well-drained soil.

Crabapples Growing Conditions

Plant Name	US Growing Zone	Hardy/Perennial	Soil Type	Sunshine Requirements	Water Needs
Crabapples (Malus sp.)	3-8	Hardy	Well-drained, loamy soil	Full sun	Regular watering

Elderberries

If you consider including an ornamental tree with purple leaves in your garden, consider elderberries. The fruits from this tree can be used to make recipes like jams, jellies, syrups, pies, wine, and brandy.

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However, ensure the fruits are fully ripe and well-prepared before eating since they can be harmful if not ripe. They grow under full to the partial sun on any well-drained soil. They grow between 6-12 feet depending on the species.

Elderberry Growing Conditions

Plant Name	Scientific Name	US Growing Zone	Hardy or Perennial	Soil Type	Sunshine Requirements	Water Needs
Elderberries	Sambucus spp.	Zones 3-8	Hardy Perennial	Well-draining soil with organic matter	Full sun to partial shade	Regular watering, prefers moist soil

Infographic – purple leaved shrubs varieties

Trees With Dark Purple Leaves

Some common trees with dark purple leaves include the Acer palmatam and Forest Pansy among others.

Acer palmatam

Acer palmatum is a famous and well-known Japanese Maple. It grows best in a sheltered area away from intense sun and wind. It thrives better in a light, dappled shade.

During Autumn, its foliage turns to a beautiful shade of crimson before falling and covering the ground with outstanding color. The Japanese maple is a slow-growing plant appropriate for small gardens and containers.

Acer Palmatum Growing Conditions

Condition	Details
US Growing Zone	Zones 5-9
Hardy or Perennial	Deciduous Perennial
Soil Type	Well-drained, acidic soil
Sunshine Requirements	Partial shade to full sun
Water Needs	Regular watering, but avoid over-watering

Forest Pansy

This tree produces heart-shaped foliage that changes color before dropping in the fall. It performs better on average soils under full sun or partial shade.

It’s capable of withstanding heavy clay soils. During hot summer, consider placing it under shade. It is a moderate-grower and reaches a height of 20 feet and a width of 25ft.

Forest Pansy Growing Conditions

Common Name	Scientific Name	US Growing Zone	Hardy/Perennial	Soil Type	Sunshine Requirements	Water Needs
Forest Pansy	Cercis canadensis ‘Forest Pansy’	5-9	Hardy	Moist, well-drained	Full sun to partial shade	Regular watering, but avoid waterlogged soil

Purple Leaf Plant Identification

When it comes to identifying leaves, the term “purple” is relative. It can have bronze overtones in some leaves. In some cases, it can be almost black or have red highlights. Regardless of the shade, the purple color has gained popularity.

Flower/plant Name	Scientific name	Best growing condition
Purpleheart	Tradescantia pallida	They have light purple flowers. It’s a groundcover shrub that thrives well in zones 7-10. Purpleheart flower grows to a height of 12-18 inches. It needs partial sun and produces lavender flowers in late June.
Salvia (sage)	Salvia officinalis	It’s an herbaceous dark purple flower. Salvia flowers prefer full sun and well-drained soil, although some do better partial shade. Most varieties of salvia are drought resistant.

Small Garden Tree with Purple Leaves That Flowers in The Summer

Some of the common small garden tree with purple leaves and can flower in the summer include the Calla lily, China easter, Verbena, and Lisianthus among others.

Purple evergreen shrubs

There are only few purple evergreen shrubs that exist. The popular ones are the purple hydrangea shrubs. Some of the others include the following:

• Purple fuchsia
• Rhododendron shrubs
• Azalea

Small purple shrubs

Some of the common small purple shrubs include but not limited to golden dewdrops, butterfly bush, abelia, and rhododendrons.

• Golden dewdrops
• Butterfly bush
• Abelia
• Rhododendron

FAQ:

What shrub has purple leaves and pink flowers?

Some famous flowers with a unique combination of purple leaves and pink flowers are purple hearts, wandering jew, rosary vine, kalanchoe pumila.

What shrub has purple leaves?

Some of the popular shrubs with popular flowers include Golden dewdrops Butterfly bush, Abelia, and Rhododendron.

What is the name of a bush with pink flowers?

Azalea, also called Rhododendron, is a shrub that has pink flowers that look like a bush. This flower normally blooms in spring and with vibrant pink flowers. They flowers are useful for creating a curtain of privacy among other purposes.

Other resources relating to purple leaved shrubs with pink flowers:

Purple Leaf Shrubs – Melinda Myers

5 Purple-Leaf Majesties of Shrubs – Houzz