Get a pack of 2 plants of 1-gallon Pink Crape Myrtle, grown in warm zones, an exceptionally fast grower with pretty rose-pink blossoms. Sensational!
Pink Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia indica) is a deciduous shrub or small tree that is known for its showy pink flowers. It is native to Asia, but it is now widely planted in warm-climate regions around the world.
Pink Crape Myrtle grows 10 to 20 feet tall and 8 to 12 feet wide. It has a spreading growth habit and dark green leaves. The flowers are pink and trumpet-shaped, and they bloom in the summer.
Pink Crape Myrtle is a hardy plant that can tolerate a wide range of conditions. It prefers full sun but can also tolerate partial shade. It is drought-tolerant once established, but it does appreciate regular watering during the first year after planting. Pink Crape Myrtle is also relatively pest- and disease-free.
Pink Crape Myrtle is a popular ornamental plant that is used in a variety of landscape settings. It can be used as a specimen plant, in a mixed border, or as a hedge. It is also a good choice for container growing.
Here are some tips for caring for Pink Crape Myrtle:
- Plant in full sun or partial shade.
- Water regularly, especially during the first year after planting.
- Fertilize once a year in the spring.
- Prune in the spring to shape the plant and control its growth.
- Protect from deer and rabbits.
Pink Crape Myrtle is a beautiful and easy-care plant that is sure to add a touch of color to your landscape.
Here are some additional benefits of growing Pink Crape Myrtle:
- It attracts butterflies and hummingbirds.
- It can help to improve air quality.
- It is deer-resistant.
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: 7-10 outdoors
| Mature Height: | 8-10 ft |
| Sunlight: | Fast |
| Mature Width: | 10 ft |
| Botanical Name: | Lagerstroemia indica 'Whit III' |
| Growth Rate: | Fast |
