Petite Pinkie™ Crape Myrtle
Lagerstroemia indica 'Monkie'
SKU
05560
Vibrant, profuse clusters of clear pink, crepe-like blossoms on this popular, showy, dwarf crape myrtle with extremely attractive, smooth bark texture. Begins blooming in summer; later in colder winter zones. Excellent massed in single-color plantings or used as an individual accent. Deciduous.
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Full sun
Once established, water occasionally; more in extreme heat or containers.
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| Botanical Pronunciation | la-ger-STRE-mee-a IN-dih-kuh |
|---|---|
| Lore | Linnaeus named the genus for is friend and contemporary botanist, Magnus von Lagerstroem. |
| Average Size at Maturity | Moderate growing; reaches 5 ft. tall, 4 ft. wide. |
| Bloom Time | Summer to Fall |
| Design Ideas | This is an ideal small shrub for the sunny garden. Its form, foliage and summer blooms combine well with other shrubs and trees. Planted alone, as a specimen, its showy pink flowers command attention in late summer. Absolutely beautiful when several are massed together. Perfect for the centerpiece of a raised terrace or planted along a driveway for a colorful welcome home. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Flower Attribute | Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | Pink |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Garden Style | Contemporary, Cottage, Mediterranean, Rustic |
| Growth Habit | Erect |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Firescaping/Fire Wise, Hedge, Mass Planting, Privacy Screen, Specimen, Urban Garden |
| Light Needs | Full sun |
| Soil Needs | Tree & Shrub Food |
| Special Feature | Attractive Bark, Dwarf Plant, Easy Care, Fall Color, Waterwise, Year-round Interest, Pet Friendly, Tolerates Urban Pollution |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Watering Needs | Once established, water occasionally; more in extreme heat or containers. |
| Companion Plants | California Lilac (Ceanothus); Agapanthus (Agapanthus); False Heather (Cuphea); Indian Hawthorn (Rhaphiolepis); Pink Jasmine (Jasminum); Daylily (Hemerocallis) |
Thrives in average, well-drained soil. Water deeply, regularly during first growing season to establish an extensive root system; once established, reduce frequency. 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.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 7-9
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone:
Your climate may be too cold for this plant