First Editions 3 gal. Crape Myrtle Plant
The First Editions Crape Myrtle Plant begins blooming in July when summer color is in short supply and remains colorful into September. Additionally, the flower's foliage color is not diminished, even in southern heat. with its beautiful dark foliage and good leaf spot and mildew resistance, the crape myrtle is an exciting replacement for purple leaf plums where plums are often defoliated by August.
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- USDA Zones 7-9
- Needs full sun and low maintenance
- Deciduous crape myrtle experiences foliage loss in winter and new growth in spring
- 1. Dig a hole one and a half times wider than the container the plant came in; 2. Remove the plant from the container; 3. Roughen the plant from the container; 4. Center the plant in the hole, keeping the plant vertical; 5. Top of root ball should be level with the surrounding soil surface. This may require adding back some soil; 6. Fill in around the roots with soil, and then firmly tamp down; 7. Water your plant thoroughly; Refill with soil if necessary, then water again; 8. Add 2-3 in. of mulch around the base of the plant, keeping away from the plant stem
- Flower begins blooming in July when summer color is in short supply and remains colorful into September
- Foliage color is not diminished, even in southern heat
- Beautiful dark foliage and good leaf spot and mildew resistance
- An exciting replacement for purple leaf plums where plums are often defoliated by August
| Brand | First Editions |
|---|---|
| Country of Origin | Made in USA |
| Bloom Color | Assorted |
| Bloom Season | Summer/fall |
| Botanical Name | First Editions Crape Myrtle |
| Common Tree Name | Crape Myrtle |
| Container Size | 3 gal. |
| Flowering or Non-Flowering | Flowering |
| Hardiness Zones | 9 (20 to 30 F) |
| Indoor/Outdoor | Outdoor |
| Maximum Time to Germinate | 0 N/A |
| Maximum Time to Mature | 0 N/A |
| Package Quantity | 1 |
| Pet Friendly | Unsafe for Pets |
| Plant Container Type | Pot |
| Plant Flower Features | Attracts Pollinators |
| Planting Depth | 11 in. |
| Plant Life Stage | Plant |
| Product Height | 12-24 in. |
| Product Length | 8 in. |
| Product Weight | 11 lb. |
| Product Width | 8 in. |
| Sun Exposure | Full Sun |
| Tree Fragrance | Yes |
| Mature Height | 6 ft. |
| Tree Mature Height Range | Less than 5ft |
| Tree Type | Other |
| Warranty | N/A |
| Watering Requirements | Moderate |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 19623 |