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This variety produces small, lilac-pink flowers summer through fall that attract hummingbirds and butterflies. It will be 3-5' tall and wide at maturity. Green foliage turns bronze in the fall.
The 'Kaleidoscope' has variegated foliage and white, bell-shaped flowers that emerge in late summer and persist into fall. Fall foliage is a striking combination of yellows, oranges and reds. Will grow 2-3' tall and 3-4' wide.
Dense and compact growth habit, reaching 2-3' tall and 3-4' wide. Leaves turn purplish-green as weather turns cold. White, tubular flowers bloom prolifically and attract lots of beneficial pollinators.
The 'Autumn Sweetheart' variety produces single to semi-double pink blooms with delicate white hues and purple spots. It is evergreen and will have 3 blooms cycles throughout the year. Will grow 4' tall and wide.
Mildred' has large, pale-lavender, single flowers that bloom during spring. Dark-green foliage keeps its luster through the seasons. Reaches 3-5' tall and 4-5' wide.
?April Dawn? is a evergreen shrub that typically grows to 6-8' tall and 3-4' wide. Its fragrant, pink and white, double flowers contrast against its glossy, dark-green leaves.
This variety has a spreading, mounding habit and will reach 3-6' tall and wide at maturity. It has dark green, needle-like foliage that will hold its color and texture year round. Great option for a low hedger or border.
Pistachio' produces mopheaded blooms with scarlet, blue and green hues. Grows wider than it does tall, reaching 2-3' tall and 4-5' 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.
Rejoyce' displays an array of colors all year long. Bright red new growth contrasts against rich, green established foliage. Leaves turn vibrant orange and red in the fall and color persists through winter. White, urn shaped flowers will appear in mid-spring, adding interest all year round. Will grow 2-3' tall and 3-4' wide.
This shade-loving evergreen offers vibrant color to your winter landscape. Large clusters of fragrant yellow flowers appear in late fall or early winter and are followed by attractive, blue berries after blooms are spent. This variety has an upright, draping growth habit and makes a great specimen when planted on its own, but also provides an attractive hedger when planted in masses. Will grow 6-8' tall and 4' wide. Requires part to full shade.
This attractive shrub has upright stems, heavily divided foliage and showy white flower spikes in the spring. Grows 6-8' tall and 3-5' wide. Its foliage turns from green to red in the fall and is accented by red winter berries.
Fourth of July' is a climbing rose that grows 8-10' tall and 4-6' wide. Deep-green foliage contrasts against red and white striped blooms. Sweet fragrance.
