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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.
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.
Chestnut Hill' is a more compact selection that will reach 4-5' tall and wide. It has a dense growth habit and makes for a great low-hedger. Stalks of fragrant, white flowers appear in spring.
The 'Mariblon' has an upright, columnar growth habit, reaching 8-12' tall and 3-4' wide. Its large, glossy-green leaves are contrasted with clusters of white flowers in spring and black berries in the fall.
The 'Raspberry Shortcake' is a thornless variety that grows 2-3' tall and wide. Its compact nature makes it great for container gardening. Berries will ripen in late-July or early-July.
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.
Hot Cocoa is a stunning floribunda rose that grows 4.5 feet tall and 4 feet wide. The unique blooms are smoky chocolate-orange overlaid with a lavendar wash. The 3.5" double blooms have an average of 25-30 petals and emit a moderate fruity fragrance. Rich, well-drained soil is prefered. Reblooms late spring to fall. Zone 5-9
Veterans' Honor' is a upright, bushy hybrid tea rose that grows 4-6' tall and 3-5' wide. It produces true-red, raspberry-scented blooms. Disease resistant.
Black Tower' has fantastic, burgundy-colored foliage with softly-cut edges. Bright-pink flowers are followed by blackish-red berries that provide seasonal forage for birds. Grows 6-8' tall and 3-4' wide.
Lemon Lace' is prized for its vibrant, yellow-green foliage that is deeply-cut, giving it a soft appearance. Creamy-pink flowers emerge in spring. Blackish-red fall berries provide forage for birds or for making elderberry jams and pies. Grows 3-5' tall and wide.
The Hicks yew is known for its upright, columnar growth habit and dense, rich-green foliage. It is a great option for accenting entry ways or creating hedging. Will reach 10-12' tall and 3-4' wide.
The Hicks yew is known for its upright, columnar growth habit and dense, rich-green foliage. It is a great option for accenting entry ways or creating hedging. Will reach 10-12' tall and 3-4' wide.
The 'Emerald Green' is a mid-sized variety with dense, dark-green foliage and an upright, conical growth habit. It will reach 12-15' tall and 3-4' wide. It is often used for creating hedging or as an accent plant for entryways.
The 'Emerald Green' is a mid-sized variety with dense, dark-green foliage and an upright, conical growth habit. It will reach 12-15' tall and 3-4' wide. It is often used for creating hedging or as an accent plant for entryways.
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