Crape Myrtle 'Rhapsody in Pink'

Flowering Season: Blooms persist from summer until the first frost, ensuring continuous beauty in your landscape.

Growth Rate: Rapid growth rate of up to 3 feet per year, allowing for quick establishment and filling out of space.

Mature Size: Reaches a height of 10-12 feet and spreads 12-15 feet at maturity, providing a substantial presence in your garden.

Growth Habit: Rounded shape, adding an appealing form to your landscape design.

Hardiness Zones: Suitable for growth in Hardiness Zones 7-9.

Sun Preference: Flourishes in full sun, requiring a minimum of 6 hours of direct, unfiltered sunlight each day for optimal growth and flowering.

Soil Preference: Thrives in moist, well-drained soils. Ensuring adequate soil moisture is important for the plant's health.

Heat and Drought Tolerance: With its excellent heat and drought tolerance, this plant can withstand challenging weather conditions, making it a resilient choice for water-wise landscapes.

Deer and Mildew Resistance: The Rhapsody in Pink Crape Myrtle is resistant to deer damage and mildew, minimizing potential concerns and ensuring a beautiful display.

Choose a location in your garden that receives full sun, ensuring the plant receives at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily for optimal growth and abundant flowering.

Prepare the planting hole to be slightly wider and as deep as the root ball. Ensure good drainage by amending the soil with organic matter and compost.

Water the newly planted Rhapsody in Pink Crape Myrtle thoroughly and regularly during the first growing season to establish strong roots. Once established, maintain moderate moisture levels and apply a layer of mulch to conserve soil moisture and control weed growth.

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Hardiness zone for this plant: Zone 7 - 9

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