You're growing in this Zip Code:
Change LocationDiscover Plants for Your Area
Exclusive
Summerlasting® Coconut Crape Myrtle
Lagerstroemia indica 'HOCH873' PP #33,209
Pronunciation: la-ger-STRE-mee-a IN-dih-kuh
SKU #43918
LIGHT:
Full sun
WATER:
Water deeply when soil is dry.
SIZE:
Reaches 3 ft. tall and wide.
Retailers Near You
No Retailers found within 100 miles of your zipcode
Ready to Grow?
Ship Monrovia plants directly to your door. Browse a curated selection available online.
Shop Now >
| Description | Fill your summer with the dramatic contrast of pure white blooms on black foliage. Flowers hold over an exceptionally long season and will rebloom if spent flowers are removed. This compact, dwarf variety is perfect for smaller landscapes, or plant en masse for a dramatic statement. Deciduous. |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Summer |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Special Features | Attractive Bark, Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Dramatic Foliage Color, Waterwise, Non-toxic to Cats and Dogs, Multi-Season Interest, Attracts Pollinators |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Long Bloom Season, Showy Flowers |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
| Landscape Use | Border, Accent |
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Black |
| Companion Plants | Indian Hawthorn (Rhaphiolepis); Lilyturf (Liriope); Mexican Heather (Cuphea); Agapanthus (Agapanthus); Daylily (Hemerocallis) |
| Care Instructions | 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. |
Details
| Description | Fill your summer with the dramatic contrast of pure white blooms on black foliage. Flowers hold over an exceptionally long season and will rebloom if spent flowers are removed. This compact, dwarf variety is perfect for smaller landscapes, or plant en masse for a dramatic statement. Deciduous. |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Summer |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Special Features | Attractive Bark, Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Dramatic Foliage Color, Waterwise, Non-toxic to Cats and Dogs, Multi-Season Interest, Attracts Pollinators |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Long Bloom Season, Showy Flowers |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
Style
| Landscape Use | Border, Accent |
|---|---|
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Black |
| Companion Plants | Indian Hawthorn (Rhaphiolepis); Lilyturf (Liriope); Mexican Heather (Cuphea); Agapanthus (Agapanthus); Daylily (Hemerocallis) |
Care
| Care Instructions | 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. |
|---|
Frequently asked questions
Does Summerlasting® Coconut Crape Myrtle produce flowers?
Summer
Is Summerlasting® Coconut Crape Myrtle evergreen or deciduous?
Summerlasting® Coconut Crape Myrtle is Deciduous.
What are the special features of Summerlasting® Coconut Crape Myrtle?
Summerlasting® Coconut Crape Myrtle is Attractive Bark, Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Dramatic Foliage Color, Waterwise, Non-toxic to Cats and Dogs, Multi-Season Interest, Attracts Pollinators.
How fast does Summerlasting® Coconut Crape Myrtle grow?
Summerlasting® Coconut Crape Myrtle has a Moderate growth rate.
Where can I use Summerlasting® Coconut Crape Myrtle in my landscape?
Summerlasting® Coconut Crape Myrtle is suitable for: Border, Accent.
What color are Summerlasting® Coconut Crape Myrtle flowers?
Summerlasting® Coconut Crape Myrtle produces White flowers.
What color is the foliage of Summerlasting® Coconut Crape Myrtle?
Summerlasting® Coconut Crape Myrtle has Black foliage.
What plants grow well with Summerlasting® Coconut Crape Myrtle?
Good companion plants for Summerlasting® Coconut Crape Myrtle include: Indian Hawthorn (Rhaphiolepis); Lilyturf (Liriope); Mexican Heather (Cuphea); Agapanthus (Agapanthus); Daylily (Hemerocallis).
How do I care for Summerlasting® Coconut Crape Myrtle?
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.
Retailers Near You
No Retailers found within 100 miles of your zipcode
About Us
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.