Lagerstroemia indica 'Pink Velour' | |
Pink Velour Crape Myrtle | |
Feed March and November with Treetone. Mulch November and June. Deep soak every 2 weeks with MiracleGro the first two summers after planting. Remove suckers at base and keep limbed-up to 3-4'. Spray in March with Horticultural Oil insecticide.The last plant to leaf out in the spring - be patient - til June 1. | |
Attractive accent, mass planting or border | |
Full sun, well drained soil | |
Bright pink flowers from crimson buds all summer, orange leaves in fall. | |
Early July | |
Crinkled pink flower trusses | |
12'x10' | |
10-15' | |
Broad, vase shaped deciduous tree | |
Fast | |
Full Sun | |
0 to 10 deg. F | |
Drought, tolerant | |
Glossy dark green leaves | |
Red-orange fall foliage |