Early Bird Lavender Crape Myrtle is a stunning shrub grown in zones 7-9. It blooms in late spring with lavish lavender flowers and grows up to 10ft tall.
Crape Myrtle Early Bird Lavender
Crape Myrtle Early Bird Lavender is a semi-dwarf crape myrtle that is known for its early blooming and long-lasting lavender flowers. It is a relatively new cultivar, having been introduced in 2012, but it has quickly become a popular choice for gardeners due to its low-maintenance requirements and attractive features.
Crape Myrtle Early Bird Lavender
Growth habit: Crape Myrtle Early Bird Lavender typically grows to be 5-6 feet tall and wide at maturity. It has a dense, upright habit with branching that extends to the ground. The new growth is wine-red in color, and the leaves mature to a deep green.
Blooms: Crape Myrtle Early Bird Lavender begins blooming in late spring, often as early as Mother's Day. It continues to bloom profusely for up to 120 days, until early fall. The flowers are produced in large clusters and are a soft lavender color. The flowers are sterile, so they do not produce seed. This makes the plant less messy and easier to maintain.
Fall foliage: Crape Myrtle Early Bird Lavender also has attractive fall foliage. The leaves turn a brilliant red-orange color before falling off in the winter.
Uses: Crape Myrtle Early Bird Lavender is a versatile shrub that can be used in a variety of landscaping applications. It is often used as a foundation planting, hedge, or accent plant. It is also a good choice for mixed borders and container plantings.
Care: Crape Myrtle Early Bird Lavender is a relatively low-maintenance shrub. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil conditions and is drought tolerant once established. It is also deer resistant. Crape Myrtle Early Bird Lavender should be pruned in the late winter or early spring to maintain its shape and size.
Tips for growing Crape Myrtle Early Bird Lavender:
- Plant in full sun to partial shade.
- Choose a well-drained soil.
- Water regularly until the shrub is established.
- Fertilize in the spring with a balanced fertilizer.
- Prune as needed to maintain shape and size.
Crape Myrtle Early Bird Lavender is a beautiful and versatile shrub that is a great addition to any landscape. With its early blooming, long-lasting flowers, colorful foliage, and low-maintenance requirements, it is a surefire way to add interest and color to your garden.
Note: The plant is shipped in its pot, firmly secured with several layers of clear tape, thereby avoiding any shuffling and moving during transit. The plant reaches you with minimal damage- very safe and secure. We have been shipping plants like this for several years (plant are sometimes shipped in smaller pots for safety and ease of shipping). Most plants go dormant in fall and winter and will lose most of their leaves - looking dead and dry - very normal. They will flush out in spring. We cannot send ship some plants and some sizes to California due to restrictions placed by department of agriculture."
Growing Zones: 6-9
| Mature Height: | 5 to 8 Feet |
| Sunlight: | Full Sun |
| Mature width: | 3 to 4 Feet |
| Botanical Name: | Lagerstroemia Early Bird |
| Bloom Time | Summer |
