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The Lagerstroemia indica 'Peppermint Lace' - 'Peppermint Lace' Crape Myrtle is a stunning specimen and asset to any landscape. Being native to China, this deciduous shrub is hardy, heat-loving and a semi-dwarf variety, taking up less space in your garden. This shrub is a multi-stemmed, dense growing deciduous shrub decorated with dark green foliage that turn a golden yellow orange in the fall. Clusters of showy, abundant, deep pink flowers edged in white bloom from early July to September lasting sometimes anywhere from 3 to 4 months every blooming period. Easy to grow. Pruning any spent flowers will prolong their flowering periods as well.
Full sun to partial sun.
Attracts birds, bees and butterflies.
Drought tolerant once established.
Pink flowers, non-fragrant
Pet safe, non-toxic
This 'Peppermint Lace' Crape Myrtle comes in a 1 Gallon trade pot
Size: Mature size can reach up to 15'ft high and 10'ft wide.
Light: Prefers full sun. (At least 6 hours of direct sunlight)
Hardiness zone: 7 - 9 View Map
Characteristics: This shrub grows in an upright and arching manner, blooming clusters of vibrant pinkish red flowers in the spring and summer lasting for 3-4 months at a time. Attracts hummingbirds, bees and butterflies. Plant your Crape Myrtle where it will receive full sun in fertile, moist, well-drained soil. Pruning should be done in late winter or early spring before growth begins. Responds well to shaping into either a small tree or shrub.
Growth Rate: Medium to fast
Soil, Water & Fertilize: Adapts to a variety of soils like loam and clay soils and is drought tolerant once roots are established. Prefers average well-draining, moist soil with a pH of 5.0 - 6.5. Removing spent flowers will prolong blooming periods.
Susceptibility: Leaf spot, aphids and powdery mildew.
*We cannot send plants to Alaska or Hawaii.
*Plants ship dormant in winter months.
*Pictures shown are of mature plants and not what you will receive.
Plant Approximately 5'-6'ft apart to allow growing space for future spread
Abundant blooms will only occur when allowed full sun throughout the day.
Hardiness zone for this plant: 7 - 9
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Crape Myrtle 'Peppermint Lace'
Ranging in sizes and colors the Lagerstroemia Indica, or Crape Myrtle, has a moderately dense, ,multi-stemmed habit. The thin gay bark is exfoliating and exposes a smooth, varying colored bark underneath as it sheds throughout the year.
