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Petite Orchid™ Crape Myrtle
Lagerstroemia indica 'Monhid'
Pronunciation: la-ger-STRE-mee-a IN-dih-kuh
SKU #05550
LIGHT:
Full sun
WATER:
Water deeply when soil is dry.
SIZE:
Fast growing; reaches 5 ft. tall, 4 ft. wide.
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| Description | A dwarf, upright-branched shrub topped by a profusion of dark orchid crepe-like blooms in the heat of summer. The moderately small size is well-suited to smaller landscapes and adapts well to containers. Excellent massed in single-color plantings or singly as an accent. Deciduous. |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Summer |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Special Features | Attractive Bark, Easy Care, Fall Color, Waterwise, Non-toxic to Cats and Dogs, Attracts Pollinators, Fast Growing, Compact Form |
| Problems/Solutions | Tolerates Urban Pollution |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Growth Habit | Upright |
| Flower Attributes | Showy Flowers |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Hedge, Privacy Screen |
| Design Ideas | A great specimen shrub that bursts into lilac-orchid flower in late summer. Use it to cool a garden sitting room, as a focal point in the landscape, and in front of dark evergreens. |
| Flower Color | Purple |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Foliage Fall Color | Yellow |
| Companion Plants | California Lilac (Ceanothus); False Heather (Cuphea); Lilyturf (Liriope); Indian Hawthorn (Rhaphiolepis); Daylily (Hemerocallis) |
| Care Instructions | Thrives in average, well-drained soil. Water deeply, regularly during first growing season to establish an extensive root system; reduce frequency, once established. Feed in early spring. Thin young trees late winter to early spring; leave 3 to 7 main trunks or canopy branches. Remove suckers from the base of older trees. |
| History | This crape myrtle was developed by Monrovia and introduced in 1962. Its parent is a tree native to the Pacific Rim from China to the South Pacific. Michaux was the first to grow them in America at his nursery in South Carolina about 1786. Trees eventually became a staple of the deep South where many new cultivars were proven for disease resistance. |
| Lore | The earliest crape 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. |
Details
| Description | A dwarf, upright-branched shrub topped by a profusion of dark orchid crepe-like blooms in the heat of summer. The moderately small size is well-suited to smaller landscapes and adapts well to containers. Excellent massed in single-color plantings or singly as an accent. Deciduous. |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Summer |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Special Features | Attractive Bark, Easy Care, Fall Color, Waterwise, Non-toxic to Cats and Dogs, Attracts Pollinators, Fast Growing, Compact Form |
| Problems/Solutions | Tolerates Urban Pollution |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Growth Habit | Upright |
| Flower Attributes | Showy Flowers |
Style
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Hedge, Privacy Screen |
|---|---|
| Design Ideas | A great specimen shrub that bursts into lilac-orchid flower in late summer. Use it to cool a garden sitting room, as a focal point in the landscape, and in front of dark evergreens. |
| Flower Color | Purple |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Foliage Fall Color | Yellow |
| Companion Plants | California Lilac (Ceanothus); False Heather (Cuphea); Lilyturf (Liriope); Indian Hawthorn (Rhaphiolepis); Daylily (Hemerocallis) |
Care
| Care Instructions | Thrives in average, well-drained soil. Water deeply, regularly during first growing season to establish an extensive root system; reduce frequency, once established. Feed in early spring. Thin young trees late winter to early spring; leave 3 to 7 main trunks or canopy branches. Remove suckers from the base of older trees. |
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History
| History | This crape myrtle was developed by Monrovia and introduced in 1962. Its parent is a tree native to the Pacific Rim from China to the South Pacific. Michaux was the first to grow them in America at his nursery in South Carolina about 1786. Trees eventually became a staple of the deep South where many new cultivars were proven for disease resistance. |
|---|---|
| Lore | The earliest crape 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. |
Frequently asked questions
Does Petite Orchid™ Crape Myrtle produce flowers?
Summer
Is Petite Orchid™ Crape Myrtle evergreen or deciduous?
Petite Orchid™ Crape Myrtle is Deciduous.
What are the special features of Petite Orchid™ Crape Myrtle?
Petite Orchid™ Crape Myrtle is Attractive Bark, Easy Care, Fall Color, Waterwise, Non-toxic to Cats and Dogs, Attracts Pollinators, Fast Growing, Compact Form.
Is Petite Orchid™ Crape Myrtle resistant to pests or animals?
Tolerates Urban Pollution
How fast does Petite Orchid™ Crape Myrtle grow?
Petite Orchid™ Crape Myrtle has a Fast growth rate.
What is the growth habit of Petite Orchid™ Crape Myrtle?
Petite Orchid™ Crape Myrtle grows in an Upright habit.
Where can I use Petite Orchid™ Crape Myrtle in my landscape?
Petite Orchid™ Crape Myrtle is suitable for: Border, Container, Hedge, Privacy Screen.
How can I use Petite Orchid™ Crape Myrtle in my garden design?
A great specimen shrub that bursts into lilac-orchid flower in late summer. Use it to cool a garden sitting room, as a focal point in the landscape, and in front of dark evergreens.
What color are Petite Orchid™ Crape Myrtle flowers?
Petite Orchid™ Crape Myrtle produces Purple flowers.
What color is the foliage of Petite Orchid™ Crape Myrtle?
Petite Orchid™ Crape Myrtle has Green foliage.
What plants grow well with Petite Orchid™ Crape Myrtle?
Good companion plants for Petite Orchid™ Crape Myrtle include: California Lilac (Ceanothus); False Heather (Cuphea); Lilyturf (Liriope); Indian Hawthorn (Rhaphiolepis); Daylily (Hemerocallis).
How do I care for Petite Orchid™ Crape Myrtle?
Thrives in average, well-drained soil. Water deeply, regularly during first growing season to establish an extensive root system; reduce frequency, once established. Feed in early spring. Thin young trees late winter to early spring; leave 3 to 7 main trunks or canopy branches. Remove suckers from the base of older trees.
What is the history of Petite Orchid™ Crape Myrtle?
This crape myrtle was developed by Monrovia and introduced in 1962. Its parent is a tree native to the Pacific Rim from China to the South Pacific. Michaux was the first to grow them in America at his nursery in South Carolina about 1786. Trees eventually became a staple of the deep South where many new cultivars were proven for disease resistance.
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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.
We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.