Large, clear pink flower trusses in summer, improved hardiness, and handsome peeling bark. Excellent fall color from orange-red to maroon.
Firescaping/Fire Wise. This mildew-resistant pink Crape Myrtle is among the few plants that flower profusely in late summer. It can be kept small enough to fit into city gardens as accent or cover-up. If left alone, it can mature into a large size and be used as a street tree that casts considerable shade. Can be trained as a single- or multi-trunk for a wider canopy that supports a greater number of flowers. Plant where you can enjoy its beautiful multicolored bark and sinuous branches in beds, borders, and huge ceramic pots.
Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. For a formal appearance, shear annually after flowering.
Plant Attributes: |
Genus: |
Lagerstroemia |
Foliage: |
Deciduous |
Exposure/Light: |
Sun |
Moisture/Soil: |
Well Drained |
Bloom Time: |
Mid Summer |
Bloom Color: |
Pink |
Growth Habit/Shape: |
Spreading |
Growth Rate: |
Average |
Hardiness: |
06 |