Dark Roast Crapemyrtle

Lagerstroemia 'Dark Roast'

  • Vibrant pink, frilled blooms
  • Red-tipped, dark green foliage with hints of burgundy
  • Showy green seed pods from mid fall to early winter
  • Bloom time: Late summer to early fall

ZONE:
6

COLOUR:
Pink

HEIGHT:
50-60 cm

SPREAD:
50-60 cm

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Growing and Maintenance Tips:


Crepemyrtle prefer average to moist conditions, and shouldn't be allowed to dry out. Must have rich, acidic soils to ensure success, and is subject to chlorosis in alkaline soils. Highly tolerant of urban pollution and will even thrive in inner city environments.

Additional Notes about Dark Roast Crapemyrtle:


While they may die back to the ground in cold winters, they will still boom in the following year, as Crepemyrtle bloom on new wood.

Characteristics & Attributes


ATTRACTS WILDLIFE:
Attracts Pollinators
GROWTH RATE:
Medium
ATTRIBUTES:
Berries
Deciduous
FLOWERING TIME:
Lt. Sum-Fall
FOLIAGE COLOR:
Green (dark)
Burgundy
PH TOLERANCE:
Low (up to 7.0)