Lagerstroemia Rhapsody in Pink® (Crape Myrtle)
Crape Myrtle Rhapsody in Pink®, Crapemyrtle Rhapsody in Pink®, Lagerstroemia indica 'Whit VIII'
Lagerstroemia Rhapsody in Pink® (Crape Myrtle) is a splendid, upright, rounded, deciduous shrub or small tree with a profusion of large clusters packed with crinkly, soft pink flowers at its branch tips. Blooming from midsummer to early fall, the flowers contrast nicely against the dark purple coloring of the new foliage growth. This crape myrtle enjoys good disease resistance and adds great ornamental value across the seasons. It makes a striking specimen plant or flowering hedge.
- Grows up to 10-12 ft. tall and wide (300-360 cm). A fast-growing crape myrtle that can add up to 3ft. per year (90 cm).
- A full sun lover, this plant is easily grown in average, medium moisture, well-drained soils. Drought and heat tolerant. Water regularly until established. To help crape myrtles retain water, mulch with organic matter 2-3 in. deep (5-7 cm).
- Deer do not usually browse crape myrtles.
- Perfect as a specimen plant or for foundation plantings. Effective as a screen or informal hedge in mild winter areas.
- Crape myrtles bloom on new wood and should be pruned in winter or early spring. Remove dead branches at any time.
- Lagerstroemia indica species is native to Temperate and Tropical Asia. It has been widely cultivated as an ornamental and has become naturalized in Europe, America, and the Caribbean.
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Requirements
Hardiness | 7
– 10 |
---|---|
Heat Zones | 7
– 9 |
Climate Zones | 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 18, 19, 20, 21, H1, H2 |
Plant Type | Shrubs, Trees |
Plant Family | Lagerstroemia - Crape Myrtles |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest |
Summer (Mid,Late) Fall |
Height | 10' – 12' (3m – 3.6m) |
Spread | 10' – 12' (3m – 3.6m) |
Spacing | 120" – 144" (300cm – 360cm) |
Water Needs | Average |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy |
Tolerance | Clay Soil, Deer, Drought |
Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Hedges and Screens |
Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Mediterranean Garden |
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While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.
Requirements
Hardiness | 7
– 10 |
---|---|
Heat Zones | 7
– 9 |
Climate Zones | 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 18, 19, 20, 21, H1, H2 |
Plant Type | Shrubs, Trees |
Plant Family | Lagerstroemia - Crape Myrtles |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest |
Summer (Mid,Late) Fall |
Height | 10' – 12' (3m – 3.6m) |
Spread | 10' – 12' (3m – 3.6m) |
Spacing | 120" – 144" (300cm – 360cm) |
Water Needs | Average |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy |
Tolerance | Clay Soil, Deer, Drought |
Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Hedges and Screens |
Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Mediterranean Garden |