Deep wine red leaves emerge in spring and age to dark purplish green, providing a striking contrast to vibrant pink summer flowers. Compact, multi-stemmed form is ideal for use as an accent shrub or small tree, in flowering borders or containers. Highly resistant to powdery mildew. Deciduous.
Tags: Crape Myrtle
Lagerstroemia indica 'Whit III' P.P.#10319
Category:
Light Requirements:
Full sun
Mature Size:
8 to 10 ft. tall and wide.
Cold Hardiness Zone:
7-9
Growth Rate:
Moderate
Foliage Color:
Green
Flower Color:
Pink
Bloom Period:
Summer
Water Requirements:
Low, Once established, needs only occasional watering.
Care Instructions
Provide well drained soil. Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Feed moderately before new growth begins in spring. Prune for general shaping only, in late winter.