Purple Crepe Myrtle

Insert the cuttings about 4 inches deep and space them about 6 inches apart. Rooting usually take s place within 4-8 weeks.Once seedlings have germinated or cuttings have rooted, remove the plastic covering.

Now that you've learned how to grow crepe myrtle, plant one in your landscape this year. Acan indicate the need for fertilization. Southern gardeners love their crepe myrtles for summer bloom, attractive,and limited crepe myrtle care.

In the spring, crepe myrtle trees are covered with lovely blossoms. All branches outside the chosen dimension is cut off, much like you would trim a hedge. While pruning crepe myrtle trees is good for helping to keep the tree shaped like you would like...

But if you want alternatives to crepe myrtles – something hardier, something smaller, or just something different – you'll have a wide variety to choose among. They are small trees with a big burst of flowers in spring.If you love what a good neighbor...

So that's the answer to the question “how long do crepe myrtle trees live?” They can live a good, long time with suitable care. For more information about the lifespan of crepe myrtles, read on.Crepe myrtle is a versatile plant with many ornamental...

When it comes to, these crepe myrtle pests need to be washed off the tree with a forceful water bath or spray. If they are fertilized with nitrogen fertilizers, they may grow very thick foliage by not very many, if any,.

Many people feel that pruning tools should be cleaned with a household disinfectant or bleach between cuts when dealing with diseases; however, recent studies show that unless the plant has oozing wounds, disinfecting is not necessary, and disinfectants...

When you want to start saving crepe myrtle seeds, shake the dry pods gently to release the seeds.freestar.queue.push(function() { googletag.display("div-gpt-ad-300x250-ATF-1"); });You can also start your crepe myrtle seed collection by wrapping fine netting...

It has to be large enough to fit all of the tree's current roots, but somewhat wider, to allow those roots to expand.Next, you need to dig out the tree. That period runs from the time the tree loses its leaves to spring leaf break.Late winter is usually...

If the spring was very rainy and the leaves turn yellow or orange and fall, this is likely the issue. There is no real point in trying fungicides against this type of leaf spot since they are not very effective.Your best bet is planting the trees in sunny...

It just doesn't happen and wouldn't be the South without it.Any gardener who has seen the beauty of crepe myrtles has probably wondered if they can grow one themselves. Non-dwarf varieties of a crepe myrtle tree can grow to be 10 feet tall or taller.Requirements...

If the first round of blossoms is not finished by the beginning of August, you would probably not be able to get a second round of blooms before the winter comes anyway.When to prune crepe myrtle is something that every crepe myrtle owner should know...

Japanese beetle traps placed 50 feet away from your bushes can help cut the population down and treating your yard with If you turn over your crepe myrtle leaves, you'll see lots of small, soft-bodied yellow-green insects feeding – these are the crepe...

The bark coming off a crepe myrtle is just one way it can surprise you. It occurs after the tree has reached full maturity, which may be a several years after you plant it.Crepe myrtle bark shedding is a normal process to these trees.

After many years he married again and the second wife came in and started clearing everything out. They cut down the crepe to the ground. He was somewhat sympathetic to my gardening endeavors as we both had our beginnings in the asphalt boroughs of New...

They can be cut back to near ground level in winter or early spring. Lantana are only second to Porterweed in our garden for their ability to attract butterflies! Lantana are loaded with flower power and normally flower continuously from late spring to...

They can be cut back to near ground level in winter or early spring. Lantana are only second to Porterweed in our garden for their ability to attract butterflies! Lantana are loaded with flower power and normally flower continuously from late spring to...

Cyanidin-3 -glucoside and other Cyanidin pigment are the main parts of the Purple Corn Color.We can see red to purple red liquid to pulverescent solid with our naked eyes. It is oil-insoluble.

Featuring a pancake-like consistency, yet lighter and thinner, crepes are flexible to fold around your sweet or savory fillings. Treat your patrons to the rich taste of traditional French crepes made from this convenient, simple-to-use mix.

Cultivated varieties have expanded the flower color range to include white, pink, mauve, lavender and purple. 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...

Start with the flowers. This is the red you want in a ‘red' flower. For a stunning garden effect plant these with white flowered crapes or yellow daylilies. Speaking of dark leaved – Sunset Magic has deep purple-black leaves that will hold their deep...

Black Diamond ‘Red Hot' Crape Myrtle is a new shrub with eye-catching black foliage and masses of gorgeous red blooms that keep coming from spring to fall. Several planted together will make a traffic-stopping fence, walkway or driveway lining hedge.

* Deep red blooms * Powdery mildew resistant * Exciting fall color It does best in warm, full sun areas, making a great choice in Southern gardens. Dynamite can be planted as a specimen or in groups, and looks attractive when underplanted with a ground...

Even when not in bloom this is a beautiful shrub. Her dress was the color of this plant - deep plum purple and rich fuchsia-pink – also mysterious and beautiful. It makes a great foundation planting, providing interest all year, whether from foliage,...

Delosperma looks great as a ground cover in a rock garden or in front of a perennial border. This Delosperma has a plant spread of 18” and a height of 2-3”. ‘Table Mountain' the perfect, fast-spreading, dazzling groundcover on slopes or in borders...

For more on growing Camellias as container plants see the following article by Dan Gill with LSU Agcenter: Camellias are Outstanding in Containers . Camellias prefer an acidic, humus rich soil with an organic mulch and average moisture.

The flowers transition to black berries that persist into winter for additional decorative appeal. Hardy, evergreen groundcover with summer flowers and winter interest. The Big Blue Liriope is a tough little plant, terrific as a groundcover or for use...