Crape Myrtle Pink Velour
$39.99 / 3G
| Lagerstroemia indica 'Pink Velour' | |
| Pink Velour Crape Myrtle | |
| Lagerstroemia indica 'Whit III', also known as Crape Myrtle Pink Velour®, this beautiful large shrub or small tree has deep burgundy colored foliage. The unique foliage is a striking contrast to the bright pink flowers. Flowering and foliage color is best in full sun. Moderately salt tolerant in well drained soils. FEATURES: Botanical Name: Lagerstroemia indica 'Whit III' PP10,319 Common Name: Crape Myrtle Pink Velour® Features: Salt Tolerant, Drought Tolerant, Rebloomer, Fall Color Bloom Time: Spring - Summer Light Requirements: Full Sun Attracts Bees Resists Deer, Resists Mildew Mature Plant Size: 8 - 10 feet Zone 6 - 9 | |
| 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 |