Pocomoke Crape Myrtle
Lagerstroemia indica 'Pocomoke'
SKU
0901
A unique dwarf-size, multistemmed shrub with panicles of dark rosy pink flowers that bloom throughout the summer. The dark green foliage turns rich bronze-red in fall. Cold hardy. Use as accent, in containers or massed in borders. Deciduous.
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Full sun
Once established, needs only occasional watering.
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| Average Size at Maturity | Moderate growing to only 3 to 5 ft. tall, 4 to 5 ft. wide. |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Early spring |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Flower Attribute | Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | Pink |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Growth Habit | Erect |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Landscape Use | Firescaping/Fire Wise |
| Light Needs | Full sun |
| Soil Needs | Tree & Shrub Food |
| Special Feature | Fall Color, Waterwise, Pet Friendly |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Watering Needs | Once established, needs only occasional watering. |
| Key Feature | Summer Flowering |
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 to shape in late winter or early spring.
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This Plant's Growing Zones: 6 - 9
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