Pink Velour Crape Myrtle is a stunning flowering tree grown in warm zones 7-10. It reaches 10-12 ft tall and blooms in summer with vibrant pink flowers.
Pink Velour Crape Myrtle
The Pink Velour Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia indica 'Whit III') is a beautiful and versatile shrub or small tree that is known for its vibrant pink flowers and attractive foliage. It is a popular choice for landscaping because it is relatively easy to care for and has a long blooming season.
Pink Velour Crape Myrtles can grow up to 10-12 feet tall and wide. They have a dense, upright habit and are covered in dark burgundy leaves in the spring that turn purple-green in the summer and orange-brown in the fall. In the summer, the shrubs produce large, cone-shaped panicles of magenta-pink flowers. The flowers bloom for several weeks and are a popular attraction for pollinators.
Pink Velour Crape Myrtles prefer full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. They are tolerant of drought once established, but they will benefit from regular watering during hot, dry weather. Pink Velour Crape Myrtles can be propagated by cuttings or seeds.
To care for a Pink Velour Crape Myrtle, water it regularly, especially during the first year after planting. Fertilize the shrub in the spring and fall with a balanced fertilizer. Prune the shrub lightly in the late winter or early spring to remove any dead or diseased branches, and to shape the plant.
Pink Velour Crape Myrtles are a beautiful and versatile addition to any landscape. They can be used as an accent plant, in foundation plantings, or as hedges and privacy screens. Pink Velour Crape Myrtles are also a popular choice for container gardening.
Here are some tips for incorporating Pink Velour Crape Myrtles into your landscape:
- Choose a spot with full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil.
- Space the shrubs 6-10 feet apart, depending on the desired size of your hedge or privacy screen.
- Water the shrubs regularly, especially during the first year after planting.
- Fertilize the shrubs in the spring and fall with a balanced fertilizer.
- Prune the shrubs lightly in the late winter or early spring to remove any dead or diseased branches, and to shape the plant.
Enjoy the beauty and long bloom season of Pink Velour Crape Myrtles!
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.
