The vividly colored flowers are intensely pleasurable from July to September. Exceptionally glossy deep green summer foliage. When the cool autumn nights prevail, the foliage display gets an impressively colorful flourish. Sioux Dark Pink Crapemyrtle is an excellent specimen for narrow spaces because its upright, narrow habit is maintained even in full bloom.
Tags: Crape Myrtle
Lagerstroemia indica x faueri 'Sioux'
Category:
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Mature Size:
12-15 Ft. T, 8-10 Ft. W
Cold Hardiness Zone:
6-9
Growth Rate:
Moderate
Foliage Color:
Green
Flower Color:
Pink
Bloom Period:
Summer
Water Requirements:
Low, Once established, needs only occasional watering.
Care Instructions
Thrives in average, well-drained soils. Water deeply, regularly during first growing season to establish extensive root system. Feed before new growth begins in spring. Thin young trees in late winter to early spring, leaving 3 to 7 main trunks or canopy branches. Remove emerging suckers from base of older trees. Pruning time: winter, when dormant.