Pink Pig® Crape Myrtle
Lagerstroemia 'GAMAD VIII' PP #23,499
SKU
41293
Add a blush of color to the landscape with this new mid-sized crape myrtle. Earlier to bloom than others, its burgundy buds show off before the explosion of soft pale pink flowers appears. Bred for disease and mildew resistance, this compact shrub is easy to maintain for a stress-free garden. Deciduous.
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Full sun
Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers.
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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
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| Botanical Pronunciation | la-ger-STRE-mee-a |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Slowly reaches 6 to 10 ft. tall, 4 to 5 ft. wide. |
| Bloom Time | Summer |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Flower Attribute | Long Bloom Season, Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | Pink |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Garden Style | Cottage, Mediterranean, Rustic |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Landscape Use | Container, Hedge, Mass Planting, Privacy Screen, Specimen, Urban Garden |
| Light Needs | Full sun |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
| Special Feature | Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Easy Care, Fall Color, Improved Disease Resistance, Tolerates Urban Pollution, Compact Form |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers. |
Thrives in average, well-drained soils. Water deeply, regularly in first growing season to establish an extensive root system; reduce frequency, once established. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. Clip spent flowers to encourage repeat blooming.
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This Plant's Growing Zones: 6 - 10
Your climate may be too cold for this plant