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Crepe Myrtle 'Petite Orchid'

Lagerstroemia indica "Monbid'`

Photo: Crepe Myrtle 'Petite Orchid'

Photo: Crepe Myrtle 'Petite Orchid'

General description

Dwarf, upright branched shrub topped by a profusion of dark orchid crepe-like blooms in the heat of summer.Mass of blooms in summer.

Plant requirements

Once established, needs only occasional watering.

Maintenance

Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Feed with a general purpose fertulizer before new growth begins in spring. For a formal appearance, shear annually after flowering.

Hardiness zone

USDA cold Hardiness Zone 7-9

Properties

Height
150 cm
Color
Sunlight
Full sun