Peppermint Lace Crape Myrtle
Lagerstroemia indica 'Peppermint Lace'
SKU
05450
Valued colorful landscape accent with profusion of crepe-like blooms throughout summer. Deep-pink flowers edged in white. Upright, branching habit. Large enough to stand alone as shrub or small tree.
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Full sun
Once established, needs only occasional watering.
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Botanical Pronunciation | la-ger-STRE-mee-a IN-dih-kuh |
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Lore | The earliest crepe myrtle trees were grown by Michaux and sent from his nursery to man of our nation's most important early plantations such as Montechello and Mount Vernon. |
Average Size at Maturity | Moderate grower to 15 to 20 ft. tall and wide. |
Bloom Time | Early Summer through Fall |
Design Ideas | The aptly named 'Peppermint Lace' carries deep-pink flowers edged in white in late summer to early fall, making a lively and bold accent in the landscape. Use it by driveways, walkways and especially below high decks and balconies for a view of the spectacular flower show that appears over the crown. |
Deciduous/ Evergreen | Deciduous |
Flower Attribute | Showy Flowers |
Flower Color | Pink |
Foliage Color | Green |
Garden Style | Cottage |
Growth Habit | Erect |
Growth Rate | Moderate |
Landscape Use | Container, Firescaping/Fire Wise, Privacy Screen, Specimen |
Light Needs | Full sun |
Soil Needs | Tree & Shrub Food |
Special Feature | Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Fall Color, Waterwise, Year-round Interest, Pet Friendly |
Water Needs | Low |
Watering Needs | Once established, needs only occasional watering. |
Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. Prune old flower heads to encourage more blossoms.
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This Plant's Growing Zones: 7 - 9

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