Pink Velour Crape Myrtle is a compact multi-stemmed deciduous shrub with exfoliating bark and unique color. The foliage emerges wine red and matures to dark purplish-green before turning orange-brown in fall. The large vibrant pink panicles bloom in summer on new wood. Best color in full sun and rich well-drained soil. Highly resistant to powdery mildew.
| Type: | |
| Height: |
8 - 10' |
| Spread: |
8’ - 10' |
| Spacing: |
8' |
| USDA Hardiness Zone: |
7 - 9 |
| Culture: | |
| Bloom Color: |
Pink |
| Season of Interest: |
MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Water Regularly. Prune back in spring before bloom to promote flowers. It can be susceptible to leaf spot and powdery mildew. Watch for aphids and scale.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Wildlife Gardens, Urban Gardens, Foundation Planting, and Hedges.
COMPANION PLANTS: Indian Hawthorn, Hydrangea, Agastache
Image: Photo by David J. Stang, Lagerstroemia Pink Velour 3zz, CC BY-SA 4.0
