Pixie's Gardens offers the Princess Kylie Crape Myrtle, grown in zones 7-9. This magnificent tree produces magenta blooms over gray-green leaves, reaching a size of 10-12 feet.
Crape Myrtle 'Princess Kylie'
Crape Myrtle 'Princess Kylie' is a dwarf, multi-stemmed, deciduous shrub that is known for its abundant magenta-colored flowers and colorful foliage. It is a member of the Lagerstroemia genus, which is native to Asia, but it has been cultivated in many other parts of the world, including North America.
Crape Myrtle 'Princess Kylie'
Growth habit: Crape Myrtle 'Princess Kylie' typically grows to be 4-5 feet tall and wide at maturity. It has a dense, mounded habit with branching that extends to the ground. The new growth is burgundy in color, and the leaves mature to a deep green.
Blooms: Crape Myrtle 'Princess Kylie' blooms profusely from midsummer to early fall. The flowers are produced in large clusters and are a vibrant magenta 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 'Princess Kylie' also has attractive fall foliage. The leaves turn a brilliant orange-red color before falling off in the winter.
Uses: Crape Myrtle 'Princess Kylie' 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 'Princess Kylie' 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 'Princess Kylie' should be pruned in the late winter or early spring to maintain its shape and size.
Tips for growing Crape Myrtle 'Princess Kylie':
- 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 'Princess Kylie' is a beautiful and versatile shrub that is a great addition to any landscape. With its abundant magenta blooms, colorful foliage, and low-maintenance requirements, it is sure to add interest and color to your garden for many years to come.
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: | 2.5 to 3 Feet |
| Sunlight: | Full Sun |
| Mature width: | 2.5 to 3 Feet |
| Botanical Name: | Lagerstroemia indica |
