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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- 101 Market
8980 Quantrelle Ave. N.e. Otsego MN 55330
- 14th Street Garden Center
793 Jersey Ave. Jersey City NJ 07303
- 3rd Avenue Floral & Greenhouse
1110 3rd Ave. West Dickinson ND 58601
- 4 Ever Green Ldsp. & Dgn
21457 214th Circle Ave Milford IA 51351
| Botanical Pronunciation | la-ger-STRE-mee-a IN-dih-kuh |
|---|---|
| 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. |
| Companion Plants | California Lilac (Ceanothus); Astilbe (Astilbe); Rosemary (Rosmarinus); Photinia (Photinia); Bluebeard (Caryopteris) |
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.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 7-9
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone:
Your climate may be too cold for this plant