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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.
Bella Sol' produces vibrant, orange flowers that persist through the summer. It has a mounding growth habit and will reach 2-3' tall and wide.
Clusters of small white flowers burst forth in spring, followed by small, purplish-blue fruit that ripens in late summer. Its fruit is popular for jams, jellies and pies. Grows to be 4-6' tall and wide.
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.
Little Princess' has pink flower clusters that bloom in late spring to mid-summer and attract butterflies. It has mint-green leaves that have red hues in the fall. Grows 2-3' tall and 4-5' wide.
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.
Evergreen shrub that has dark, waxy green leaves. Clusters of fragrant white flowers appear in late spring, and are followed by large masses of hanging bright red fruits. Grows 10-15' tall and 6-8' wide.
The 'Spice Ball' has a compact habit, reaching 3-5' tall and wide. Pinkish-white blooms emerge in late spring.
This variety will slowly reach 4-6' tall and wide. It produces large clusters of spicy-scented, waxy pink flowers that fade to white. Bright red berries fade to black in fall. Foliage turns burgundy in autumn.
This variety will slowly reach 4-6' tall and wide. It produces large clusters of spicy-scented, waxy-pink flowers that fade to white. Bright red berries fade to black in fall. Foliage turns burgundy in autumn.
All that Glows Viburnum. This shrub is covered in hundreds of white flower clusters that are followed by shiny blue fruit. Will reach 4-6' tall and wide at maturity. Plant 'All That Glitters(R)' variety nearby for best flower set.
Winterthur' has white flower clusters that bloom in late spring, followed by clusters of berries that change color as they ripen. Dark-green leaves turn dark, purplish-red in the fall. Keeps an upright habit, reaching 6-10' tall and 5-6' wide.
The 'Sterile' viburnum is prized for its deeply-lobed foliage and thick, whtie, pom-pom shaped blooms. It will reach 10-12' tall and 8-10' wide at maturity.
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.
Alleghany' is a multi-stemmed shrub that grows 8-10' tall and wide. It has dark-green leaves that are contrasted with creamy-white flowers in spring. Red berries in fall turn black as they age.
Beautiful evergreen shrub with lustrous, dark-green leaves. Pink buds open in spring to reveal creamy-white, fragrant flowers. Grows 8-12' tall and wide.
Minuet' produces abundance clusters of pretty pink blooms against dark-green foliage. Grows 2-3' tall and 3-4' wide. Great for low hedging.
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