Burgundy Cotton® Crape Myrtle
Lagerstroemia indica 'Whit VI' PP #14,438
SKU
2981
Famous for its amazing burgundy new foliage color. Booms in summer with spikes of interesting white flowers that contrast dramtically with foliage. Features excellent mildew resistance. May be pruned as shrub or allowed to grow into tree. Use as an accent or massed in borders. Perfectly sized for large containers. Deciduous shrub/tree. Full sun. Moderate growth 6 to 12 ft. tall, 5 ft. wide
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7 - 10 Change
Full sun
Water regularly- weekly, or more often in extreme heat. Once established, needs only occasional watering.
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| Botanical Pronunciation | la-ger-STRE-mee-a IN-dih-kuh |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Bushy shrub 6 to 12 ft. tall and 5 ft. wide |
| Bloom Time | Summer |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Flower Attribute | Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Landscape Use | Container, Firescaping/Fire Wise, Specimen |
| Light Needs | Full sun |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
| Soil Needs | Tree & Shrub Food |
| Special Feature | Attracts Butterflies, Dramatic Foliage Color, Improved Disease Resistance, Improved Pest and Disease Resistance, Waterwise, Year-round Interest, Pet Friendly |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Water regularly- weekly, or more often in extreme heat. Once established, needs only occasional watering. |
| Key Feature | Dramatic foliage color |
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. For a formal appearance, shear annually after flowering.
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