Pocomoke Dwarf Crape Myrtle is a unique, cold-hardy shrub that grows up to 3 feet tall. It produces beautiful purple-pink flowers and can be grown in zones 6-9.
The Pocomoke Dwarf Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia 'Pocomoke') is a popular cultivar of crape myrtle due to its compact size and showy blooms. It is a deciduous shrub that grows to a mature height of 2-3 feet and width of 3-4 feet. It has a dense, mounded habit and dark green foliage that turns bronze-red in the fall. The Pocomoke Dwarf Crape Myrtle blooms in mid to late summer with deep rose-pink flowers that are held in large clusters.
The Pocomoke Dwarf Crape Myrtle is a low-maintenance plant that is easy to grow. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It is drought-tolerant and disease-resistant. The Pocomoke Dwarf Crape Myrtle can be planted in the ground or in containers. It is a great choice for small gardens, patios, and balconies.
Here are some tips for growing the Pocomoke Dwarf Crape Myrtle:
- Plant in full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil.
- Water regularly, especially during the first year after planting.
- Fertilize in the spring with a balanced fertilizer.
- Prune in the late winter or early spring to remove any dead or diseased branches and to shape the plant.
- Deadhead spent blooms to encourage reblooming.
The Pocomoke Dwarf Crape Myrtle is a beautiful and versatile plant that can add interest and color to any landscape. It is a great choice for gardeners of all skill levels.
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: 6-10
| Mature Height: | 2 Feet |
| Sunlight: | Full Sun |
| Mature width: | 8 to 15 Inches |
| Blooming Season: | Summer |
