Mature Height Cultivar Flower Color Growth Habit Exfoliating Bark? Fall Leaf Color

1-2 PRINCESS JADEN Lavender Dwarf Compact N/A Copper to purple/red

1-2 PRINCESS LYLA Rose Pink Dwarf Compact N/A Gold

2-3 CHERRY MOCHA Cherry Red Dwarf Compact N/A N/A

3-4 Lavender Compact N/A Orange to Red

3-4 BELLINI RASPBERRY Red Compact N/A Orange to Red

3-4 BUBBLE TEA Purple Dwarf Compact N/A Yellow to Orange

3-5 CHERRY DAZZLE Deep Cherry Red Dwarf Rounded N/A Reddish Purple

3-5 POCOMOKE Dark Pink Dwarf Compact N/A Bronze Red

3-5 PRINCESS KYLIE Fuchsia Dense Round N/A N/A

3-5 PRINCESS ZOEY Pink Red Dwarf Upright N/A Red to Orange

4-5 RIKKI TIKKI PINK Bright Pink Dwarf Compact N/A N/A

4-5 PRINCESS HOLLY ANN Cherry Red Upright Compact N/A Reddish Purple

4-5 ENDURING SUMMER RED Scarlet Red Upright Compact N/A Red

5-10 HOPI Pink Compact Round Great Red Orange

5-10 MIDNIGHT MAGIC Dark Pink Compact Round N/A N/A

6-8 DOUBLE FEATURE Ruby Red Dense Round Average N/A

6-10 ENDURING SUMMER LAV Lavender Medium Upright N/A N/A

6-10 CORAL MAGIC Coral Pink Dense Round Good N/A

6-10 PURPLE MAGIC Dark Purple Compact Good Yellow

6-10 PINK PIG Light Pink Compact Upright N/A N/A

6-10 PLUM MAGIC Fuchsia/Pink Semi Dwarf Compact N/A N/A

6-12 SIREN RED Dark Red Upright Good N/A

8-10 RED ROOSTER Brilliant Red Upright Average Red

8-10 TONTO Fuchsia Red Round Great Bright Maroon

8-10 CENTER STAGE RED Cherry/Ruby Medium N/A Yellow/Orange

8-10 TONTO Fuschia Red Round Great Bright Maroon

8-10 LUNAR MAGIC White Upright Oval N/A N/A

8-12 MOONLIGHT MAGIC White Upright Average Dark Maroon

8-12 PINK VELOUR Bright Pink Round Good Orange

8-12 MIDNIGHT MAGIC Dark Pink Dense Round Average Dark Purple

8-12 DOUBLE DYNAMITE Vibrant Cherry Red Upright Compact N/A N/A

10-12 EBONY FLAME Cherry Red Upright N/A N/A

10-15 RHAPSODY IN PINK Light Pink Dense Upright Average N/A

12-15 THUNDERSTRUCK CORAL BLOOM Dark Pink/Red Upright N/A Dark Orange/Red

12-15 THUNDERSTRUCK RAMBLIN' RED Ruby Red Upright N/A Dark Orange/Red

12-15 SIOUX Pink Upright Good Reddish Purple

12-15 DYNAMITE Red Upright N/A Yellow/Orange

15-20 COLORAMA SCARLET Dark Red Upright N/A Orange/Red

15-20 MUSKOGEE Pale Lavender Broad Good Red Orange

15-20 POWHATTEN Purple Compact Round Average Yellow/Orange

15-20 RED ROCKET Bright Red Broad Good Red Orange

15-20 TUSCARORA Coral Pink Broad Great Red Orange

15-20 TWIGHLIGHT Purple Upright Good Yellow to Burgundy

15-20 WHITE FLASH White Upright N/A Dark Purple

20+ NATCHEZ White Broad Exceptional Red Orange

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Crape Myrtle Varieties 2021 =

BELLINI GRAPE

H O M E S T E A D G A R D E N S

• Thrives in sun and heat, provided adequate moisture is available• A slightly elevated position will ensure good air movement, which

will alleviate any serious mildew• Well drained.• Sunny exposure (6 hours).

SOIL: Grows best in reasonably good soil comprised of heavy loam to clay.

• Nutrient requirements are minimal but a light application of 5-10-5 fertilizer in early spring is beneficial

• Using mulch made with manure or organic material in the fall will help to retain moisture and provide protection against root freezing

WATERING: It is particularly important to thoroughly soak recently planted trees.

• Maintain the moisture content of the soil throughout the first two seasons.

• Periodic deep watering with a hose is necessary during periods of growth, flowering and late summer.

• Do not use sprinklers; foliage should be kept dry.• No excessive watering in the fall; too much water will encourage fall

growth rather than beginning to harden off and get ready for winter.• Very drought tolerant once established.

PRUNING: Best in spring, just as they leaf out. Flowers are born on the current season’s growth.

• No autumn or late winter pruning.• All Crape Myrtles will produce recurrent blooms if the plants are

not permitted to develop seed. This means removal of spent blooms. On very large trees, removal of very large clusters may be difficult; thus, pruning is restricted to thinning lower trunks and some heading back each year to promote new wood and flowers.

REMEMBER!• Crape Myrtles enhance the landscape throughout many seasons.• Spectacular long-lasting summer blooms.• Striking fall leaf color.• Unique bark texture and color will add grace to your winter

landscape.

Crape MyrtleCARE GUIDE 2021

PLANTING SITE: Planting your Crape Myrtle in the proper site will promote flowering, control mildew, and avoid winter damage.

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