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The 'Nanho Blue' has silvery-green foliage that is accented by its violet-blue, panicle blooms that persist from summer through fall. Has an open growth habit, reaching 4-6' tall and wide at maturity.
Miss Pearl' produces prolific clusters of fragrant, white blooms that contrast against its dark, green foliage. It keeps a rounded habit, growing 4-5' tall and wide.
The 'Kodiak Black' variety is prized for its dark, purple green foliage that turns almost black in the fall. Its foliage is accented by vibrant, yellow blooms that persist through the summer. Will grow 3-4' tall and wide.
Incrediball' produces flowers that open green, then mature to white before fading to green again. Will reach 4-5' tall and wide.
Dark-burgundy flowers open to reveal bright-ruby, silvery-pink blooms. Stems are strong and very dark. Will reach 2-3' tall and 3-4' wide.
The 'Mini Mauvette' produces deep-mauve flowers on strong, sturdy stems. Reblooming variety that blooms from early summer into fall. Reaches 2-3' tall and wide.
Dark-pink or purplish-blue, mophead flowers bloom for an extensive growth period. Will reach 4-5' tall and wide at maturity.
Let's Dance Diva' has pastel blue or pink flowers depending on the soil. Compact habit, reaching 2-3' tall and wide.
Let's Dance Rave' showcases vibrant blooms on old and new wood. Lush flower heads are dark purple or blue. Grows to be 2-'3 tall and wide.
Nikko Blue' has rich, blue or pink flower clusters that bloom against deep-green foliage. Keeps a bushy habit, reaching 4-6' tall and wide.
The 'Paraplu' has a dramatic color display of double-flowered, mopheaded blooms. Flowers will be either rosy-pink or deep-purple. Long bloom cycle. Compact habit, reaching 2-3' tall and wide.
Pistachio' produces mopheaded blooms with scarlet, blue and green hues. Grows wider than it does tall, reaching 2-3' tall and 4-5' wide.
Sister Theresa' produces massive, true-white blooms. It will grow to be 4-5' tall and wide at maturity.
The 'Tilt-A-Swirl' is a striking, mophead variety that reaches 3-4' tall and wide. Red and green, bicolored blooms emerge in late spring. Colors deepen through the seasons.
Huge, white, panicle blooms blush with soft-pink as they age. Grows 4-6' tall and wide. Profuse bloomer.
Little Quickfire' is an early blooming, dwarf hydrangea with white flowers that transform to reddish-pink as the summer progresses. Grows to be 3-5' tall and wide.
Deeply-cut foliage turns burgundy-red in the fall. Clusters of white flowers bloom from spring to frost. Reaches 5-6' tall and wide.
Munchkin' has flower clusters that open white and age to pink. Dark-green foliage turns mahogany in the fall. Will reach 3-5' tall and wide.
The 'Pee Wee' is a dwarf hydrangea with white spring flowers that fade to pink. Cinnamon colored bark in the winter. Grows 3-4' tall and 2-3' wide.
Sike's Dwarf' will mature to 2-3' tall and 3-4' wide. White flowers age to pink as the seasons change. Deep-green leaves turn shades of bronze, maroon and purple in the fall.
Blue Billow' produces blue, lace-cap flowers against dark-green foliage. Profuse bloomer. Grows 3-4' tall and 4-5' wide.
Tuff Stuff Red' is a reblooming variety that produces reddish-pink, lace-cap flowers in early summer. Will reach 2-3' tall and wide at maturity.
Tuff Stuff' produces creamy flowers that age to intense-pink. Grows 2-3' tall and wide and is great for smaller garden spaces.
The 'America' is a semi-dwarf variety that will reach 4-6' tall and wide at maturity. It produces reddish-pink blooms that persist through the summer. Shrub-like appearance and growth habit.
The 'Bellini Grape' is a dwarf variety that will reach 3-4' tall and wide and is great for small garden spaces. Its vibrant, purple blooms contrast beautifully against rich, green foliage and persist through the summer.
The 'Dynamite' provides vibrant, colorful interest all year long. It produces huge clusters of vibrant, red blooms that persist through the summer and contrast against its rich, green foliage. Colorful, peeling bark in the winter and orange-red fall foliage add seasonal interest. This large variety will quickly reach 20-25' tall and 15-20' wide.
This variety produces large, purplish-pink panicle blooms that will persist through the summer. It has a compact growth habit and will reach 2-4' tall and wide.
Height: 3 feet
Spread: 3 feet
Sunlight: full sun partial shade
Hardiness Zone: 6b
Other Names: Crape Myrtle, Crepe Myrtle
Description:
Pretty papery panicles of pink flowers cover this miniature crapemyrtle; shows good resistance to powdery mildew; heat and drought tolerance; does not like to be over-fertilized
Ornamental Features:
Pocomoke Crapemyrtle is draped in stunning panicles of pink frilly flowers at the ends of the branches from early to late summer. It has attractive dark green deciduous foliage which emerges coppery-bronze in spring. The oval leaves are highly ornamental and turn orange in fall.
Landscape Attributes:
Pocomoke Crapemyrtle is a dense multi-stemmed deciduous shrub with a mounded form. Its relatively fine texture sets it apart from other landscape plants with less refined foliage.
This is a relatively low maintenance shrub. Trim off the flower heads after they fade and die to encourage more blooms late into the season. Deer don't particularly care for this plant and will usually leave it alone in favor of tastier treats. It has no significant negative characteristics.
Pocomoke Crapemyrtle is recommended for the following landscape applications:
- Mass Planting
- Rock/Alpine Gardens
- General Garden Use
- Groundcover
- Container Planting
Planting & Growing:
Pocomoke Crapemyrtle will grow to be about 3 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 3 feet. It tends to fill out right to the ground and therefore doesn't necessarily require facer plants in front. It grows at a fast rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 20 years.
This shrub does best in full sun to partial shade. It prefers to grow in average to moist conditions, and shouldn't be allowed to dry out. It is very fussy about its soil conditions and must have rich, acidic soils to ensure success, and is subject to chlorosis (yellowing) of the foliage in alkaline soils. It is highly tolerant of urban pollution and will even thrive in inner city environments. This particular variety is an interspecific
hybrid.
Pocomoke Crapemyrtle makes a fine choice for the outdoor landscape, but it is also well-suited for use in outdoor pots and containers. Because of its height, it is often used as a 'thriller' in the 'spiller-thriller-filler' container combination; plant it near the center of the pot, surrounded by smaller plants and those that spill over the edges. It is even sizeable enough that it can be grown alone in a suitable container. Note that when grown in a container, it may not perform exactly as indicated on the tag - this is to be expected. Also note that when growing plants in outdoor containers and baskets, they may require more frequent waterings than they would in the yard or garden.
Princess Jaden' is a dwarf variety that will quickly reach 1-2' tall and wide and is perfect for small garden spaces. It produces lavender blooms that persist through the summer.
The 'Red Magic' has a dense, rounded growth habit and will reach 6-10' tall and wide. It produces large clusters of red, panicle blooms in the summer. Its foliage emerges deep red and ages to dark green, then turning orange-red in the fall.
The 'Zuni' has year-round interest, with rich, maroon-red foliage in the fall and exfoliating bark in the winter. It produces large clusters of violet-purple blooms that persist through the summer and contrast against its rich, green foliage. Mid-sized variety that will reach 10-12' tall and 8-10' wide.
Northern Spice Bush. This native is known for its golden-yellow fall foliage and its dense, woody habit. It will reach 8-12' tall and wide at maturity.
Attractive, vibrant, purple-red flowers appear on dense branches. Great for creating hedging. Will grow 4-6' tall and wide. Cold, wind and drought tolerant.
Lovely small shrub with pink stems accented by green and white foliage. Yellow spring flowers emerge before foliage appears in the spring. Upright, spreading shrub that will grow 6-8' tall and wide. Great for wet areas.
Has glossy, dark green leaves and white, fragrant flowers that bloom in late spring and sporadically thereafter. A twining, evergreen vine that will grow 10-12 feet. Often used as a groundcover, or for trellises and fences.
This fast-growing fine produces exceptionally fragrant, white flowers that contrast against its dark-green foliage. It will reach 15-20' tall and 2-3' wide. Beautiful when trained onto trellises and pergalas.
The 'Blackhaw' is a fast-growing variety that reaches 10-15' tall and 8-12' wide. It produces white, lacey flowers in early summer and purplish-black berries in the fall that can sometimes persist into winter. Dark green foliages ages to reddish-purple in the fall.
