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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.
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 '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 '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.
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.
Small, white, bell-shaped flowers bloom against dark-green foliage in late spring. This variety will reach 3-4' tall and 4-6' wide. Evergreen.
This evergreen has thick, deeply-cut foliage that grows in multi-stemmed tiers. Fragrant, yellow flowers bloom in early spring. Grape-like clusters mature in early summer. Grows 6-10' tall and 4-6' wide.
This evergreen has thick, deeply-cut foliage that grows in multi-stemmed tiers. Fragrant, yellow flowers bloom in early spring. Grape-like clusters mature in early summer. Grows 6-10' tall and 4-6' 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 evergreen plant has lime green new growth. It has a compact growth habit, reaching 3-4' tall and wide. Excellent choice for mass plantings.
Twilight' is a compact variety known for its striking array of colors. Its foliage is light green mottled with ice-white, with pink blush growth emerging in early spring. This variety grows 2' tall and wide and is quite stunning when planted in masses.
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.
The 'Flavortop' is a dwarf variety that produces stunning fruit with rich, red skin and sweet, yellow flesh. It bears abundantly large crops, and produces even higher yeilds when paired with other varieties. Mature height will be 12-15' tall and wide. Beatiful pink flowers emerging in early spring add seasonal interest.
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