Crape Myrtle Landscaping

Her dress was the color of this plant - deep plum purple and rich fuchsia-pink – also mysterious and beautiful. Even when not in bloom this is a beautiful shrub. The heavily crinkled fuchsia-pink flowers bloom so exuberantly and stand out so starkly...

Following the release of the first hybrid selections (‘Muskogee' and ‘Natchez') in 1978, twenty-one hybrid cultivars would be selected, named, and introduced over the next twenty-five years.

A multitude of named cultivars from dwarf to tree size have been introduced over the years, many of which are hybrids between Genus name honors Magnus von Lagerstroem (1691-1759), Swedish botanist, Director of the Swedish East Indies Company and friend...

Following the release of the first hybrid selections (‘Muskogee' and ‘Natchez') in 1978, twenty-one hybrid cultivars would be selected, named, and introduced over the next twenty-five years.

You will be love the amazing contrast this shrub brings to your landscape. ‘Purely Purple' will thrill lining a fence or driveway if you let it grow to its full height of 12 feet.

It is a winner as a foundation plant but if you want something really different for a fence border or flowering hedge, this really fits the bill. It makes a gorgeous 3 foot flowering hedge, especially in the south.

Shell Pink Magic resists powdery mildew and is drought tolerant once it is established. Coral-pink Blooms Dance Over BLACK Foliage! Black-leaved plants are always show-stoppers in the garden, but especially so when they are also covered in beautiful pink...

These fruits remain throughout the winter providing winter interest along with the attractive, exfoliating bark which peels away to expose a trunk which ranges in color from many handsome shades of brown to gray.

When fall arrives your Myrtle will once again immerse itself in color as its leaves transform into brilliant reds and yellows. Purple Blooms All Summer Long The Crape Myrtle is a deciduous shrub that provides delightful purple color all summer long.

The beautiful flowers and a splash of color wherever they are. Semi-dwarf with Fuchsia Pink Flowers Crape Myrtles are beautiful additions to any garden, but Plum Magic Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia 'Plum Magic' PPAF) is a truly special addition.

This tree will be a beacon in your landscape all year round. The show starts in the spring with a flush of beautiful green leaves. They fit under utility lines with no problem. This is an exceptionally hardy sioux pink crape myrtle.

This is a gorgeous hedge plant that grows to 12 feet tall and 8 feet wide. Black Diamond crape myrtles are easy care, dependable and disease resistant. You can even prune ‘Pure White' to fit into your favorite large container.

Black Diamond ‘Crimson Red' Crape Myrtle is a new shrub with striking black foliage and tons of crimson red blooms offset with bright yellow centers. All of the Black Diamond crape myrtles are low maintenance, highly disease resistant and are relatively...

And the foliage? It makes a great summer screen or foundation planting. If you've never grown a crepe myrtle, this is the one to start with. It is also resistant to leaf spot and powdery mildew, which is quite a breeding accomplishment in red crepes.

Purple Magic will add drama and depth to your garden. This lovely new introduction blooms in early summer with dark purple flowers on a dense shrub that fits in the garden where taller crape myrtles do not.

Natchez Crape Myrtles are easy to grow and if they are used for hedges plant them 4 to 5 feet apart. Crape myrtle leaves are oval and 1 to 2 inches long; they are bronze-colored when they first unfold in the spring and become yellow, orange or red before...

Coral Magic (Lagerstroemia 'Coral Magic' PP23,922) is loaded with salmon-pink flowers that are unique and eye-catching. Equally beautiful on its own as a specimen plant or in a mixed shrub border.

Mystic Magenta Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia ‘Mystic Magenta') is a new introduction from the famous Black Diamond line that definitely brings the mystery to your home garden. Leaves start off spring green but mature into a nice orange-red in the fall.

Crape Myrtles are often tree-like, but Acoma is a nice rounded shrub. The leaves bust out light green in the spring, darkening-up in the summer and then turning deep jewel-tone shades of red and purple in the fall.

Once it is established it will reward you with years of carefree blooms. Deep Purple Leaves and Dark Pink Flowers Purple-leaved shrubs are a breath of fresh air in the heat of the summer garden.

Marching down a fence-line or lining your driveway, ‘Best Red' will be stopping traffic on your street. Use it around your patio or flanking a sunny door. ‘Best Red' is easily pruned to fit into your favorite large container, too.

It is best to follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. It grows from 8 to 10 feet tall and has a 7 to 9 feet spread with a rounded top.

This variety is not only drought tolerant, but also resistant to powdery mildew, making it versatile in a variety of conditions. This beautiful semi-dwarf crape myrtle tree, with its vibrant fuchsia pink crepe flowers, will become a standout in any landscape!...

Following the release of the first hybrid selections (‘Muskogee' and ‘Natchez') in 1978, twenty-one hybrid cultivars would be selected, named, and introduced over the next twenty-five years.

Following the release of the first hybrid selections (‘Muskogee' and ‘Natchez') in 1978, twenty-one hybrid cultivars would be selected, named, and introduced over the next twenty-five years.

Depending on the quality of your existing soil you may need to add a locally sourced compost or topsoil to the back-fill soil. Each was thoroughly tested for disease resistance, length of bloom, and cold hardiness in Washington, DC (USDA zone 7a).

Parking lots... It's even drought tolerant . Like all of our Crapes, this one is highly resistant to disease, powdery mildew and leaf spotting. No matter where you put it, you'll enjoy full 'coral pink' flowers.