Outstanding for an area close to the patio or outdoor living area and best planted in a protected spot in the landscape. Will grow best in eastern and central Kansas.
Lagerstroemia indica 'Pink Ruffles'
Crapemyrtle
Tips for Homeowners:
Blooms on new wood and grows quite nice without pruning. Irrigate regularly and at the base of the shrub, not overhead. Fertilize in the spring.
Rate this Plant:
A shrub with attractive bark, fall color and especially for its long-lasting pink flowers is at home in either shrub or perennial borders.
- Long-lasting, crinkled, pink flowers
- Bark peels leaving colorful, smooth surface when mature
- Orange and red fall foliage
Height: 4-6 ft
Spread: 3-6 ft
Zone: 6-9
Color: Pink
Interesting Notes about Crapemyrtle:
In colder areas the above ground growth will not survive the winter and new shoots will emerge from the roots in the spring.
Characteristics & Attributes
Attributes:
- Specimen
- Long Blooming
- Drought Tolerant
- Low Maintenance
- Great Foliage
- Fall Color
Foliage Color:
- Red
- Orange
- Green
Exposure:
- Full Sun
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Pollinators
- Attracts Butterflies
Habit:
- Upright
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Summer
- Fall
Season of Interest (Foliage):
- Fall
Soil Moisture:
- Average Water
- Moist, Well-Drained