Crape Myrtle - Pink Velour®

The Pink Velour® Crape Myrtle PP10319 (Lagerstroemia indica 'Whit III') is sure to impress you with its vibrant pink blossoms that are contrasted by dark purple to green foliage! The distinctive burgundy-colored new growth changes to dark purplish-green as the summer progresses.

This introduction by Carl Whitcomb has dense foliage that will turn a rich orange-brown color in the fall. This variety is not only drought tolerant, but also resistant to powdery mildew, making it versatile in a variety of conditions.

It tops out at 10 feet tall, making it great for a small tree, or a large shrub. It can be planted as a specimen or in groups. Pink Velour® Crape Myrtle is easy to grow and needs full sun and well drained soil. Allow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system.

The Pink Velour® Crape Myrtle is ideally suited for formal or informal design in the home landscape, street plantings and community plantings. For grouping or borders, be sure to space, 10 feet apart.

This beautiful semi-dwarf crape myrtle tree, with its vibrant fuchsia pink crepe flowers, will become a standout in any landscape!

* Powdery mildew resistant

* Vibrant fuchsia flowers

* Semi-dwarf

Plant Facts

Family	lagerstroemia indica 'Whit III'
Foliage	Purple to Green
Mature Height	6 to 10 feet
Mature Spread	6 to 8 feet
Soil	Widely Adaptable
Zones	6-9
Moisture	Moist
Mature Form	Upright
Growth Rate	Moderate
Sun Exposure	Full Sun
Flower Color	Pink
Fall Color	Orange to Brown
Bloom Period	Summer

Quick Overview

The Pink Velour(R) Crape Myrtle PP10319 (Lagerstroemia indica 'Whit III') is sure to impress you with its vibrant pink blossoms that are contrasted by dark purple to green foliage. This introduction by Carl Whitcomb has dense foliage that will turn a rich orange/brown color in the fall. This variety is not only drought tolerant, but also resistant to powdery mildew, making it versatile in a variety of conditions. It tops out at 10 feet tall, making it great for a small tree, or a large shrub. The Pink Velour(R) Crape Myrtle PP10319 is ideally suited for formal or informal design in the home landscape, street plantings and community plantings. It can be planted as a specimen or in groups, and looks attractive when underplanted with a ground cover. Crape Myrtle are easy to grow and if they are used for hedges, plant them 4 to 5 feet apart.


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Crape Myrtle - Pink Velour®

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