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The 'Royal Purple' smokebush is a large, striking variety with intense, rich purple foliage and large, burgundy plumes that appear from late spring through mid-summer. It will grow an average of 12-15' tall and wide and resembles a small tree when it reaches maturity. An excellent specimen plant.
Annabelle' has dark green leaves with pale green undersides that turn yellow in fall. White flowers bloom from late spring into late summer. Quickly reaches 4-5' 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-pink or purplish-blue, mophead flowers bloom for an extensive growth period. Will reach 4-5' tall and wide at maturity.
The 'Blue Enchantress' has large, dark stems that support huge clusters of vibrant blooms. Traditional, smooth flowers are rich blue with purple shades throughout. This variety blooms in late spring and will rebloom throughout the summer. Will quickly grow 3-5' tall and wide. Best when pruned in late summer after blooms are spent.
Lace-cap variety that produces dramatic, cherry-red to deep-pink blooms. Prefers to be protected from hot, afternoon sun. Will reach 3-4' tall and wide.
This variety keeps a compact habit, growing 2-3' tall and wide. Deep-pink flowers.
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.
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.
Alice' is a large, oakleaf variety that can reach 8-12' tall and wide at maturity. It produces large, white, panicle blooms that cover the entire plant in summer and contrast against its rich-green foliage.
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.
Ruby Slippers' is prized for its large, panicle blooms that emerge white and age to vibrant pink. Its strong stalks keep flowers upright throughout their bloom cycle. This variety will reach 3-4' tall and 4-5' wide at maturity.
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.
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.
Height: 15 feet
Spread: 15 feet
Sunlight: full sun partial shade
Hardiness Zone: 6a
Other Names: Crape Myrtle, Crepe Myrtle
Description:
This exceptionally cold hardy, semi-dwarf variety is covered in frilly pink blooms in summer, followed by deep red fall foliage; a captivating focal point for the garden or border
Ornamental Features:
Hopi Crapemyrtle is clothed 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 dark red in fall.
Landscape Attributes:
Hopi Crapemyrtle is a dense multi-stemmed deciduous shrub with a more or less rounded form. Its relatively fine texture sets it apart from other landscape plants with less refined foliage.
This is a relatively low maintenance shrub, and is best pruned in late winter once the threat of extreme cold has passed. It has no significant negative characteristics.
Hopi Crapemyrtle is recommended for the following landscape applications:
- Accent
- Mass Planting
- Hedges/Screening
- General Garden Use
- Container Planting
Planting & Growing:
Hopi Crapemyrtle will grow to be about 15 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 15 feet. It has a low canopy with a typical clearance of 2 feet from the ground, and is suitable for planting under power lines. It grows at a fast rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for 50 years or more.
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.
Hopi 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.
The 'Pink Velour' has an upright, rounded growth habit and will reach 10-12' tall and wide at maturity. It produces large plumes of vibrant, pink blooms that persist through summer. New foliage emerges burgundy red and ages to dark green.
The 'Pink Velour' has an upright, rounded growth habit and will reach 10-12' tall and wide at maturity. It produces large plumes of vibrant, pink blooms that persist through summer. New foliage emerges burgundy red and ages to dark green.
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.
The 'Pocomoke' is a dwarf variety with a dense growth habit that will reach 3-5' tall and wide. Its dark green foliage ages to rich, burgundy-red in the fall. Blooms are rose-pink and will persist through the summer.
The 'Purple Cow' is a mid-sized variety that produces large clusters of purple blooms that will persist through the summer. It will reach 6-10' tall and 4-5' wide at maturity.
The 'Purple Magic' is prized for its huge, vibrant, purple blooms that cover the entire plant throughout the summer. Foliage emerges burgundy-red and ages to glossy green. Mid-sized variety with a rounded, upright growth habit that will reach 6-10' tall and wide.
The 'Red Rocket' is prized for its vivid, red blooms that contrast against its dark, green foliage. This variety will quickly reach 15-25' tall and 15-20' wide. Foliage ages to bronze-red in the fall.
The 'Red Rooster' is known for its large clusters of vivid, red blooms that persist through the summer. This variety will reach 8-10' tall and 4-5' wide at maturity.
The 'Sioux' is a popular variety known for its large, vibrant-pink, panicle flowers that bloom profusely throughout the summer. This variety will quickly reach 15-20' tall and 12-15' wide. Multi-trunked with a dense, upright growth habit.
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.
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.