Rhapsody in Pink Crape Myrtle is a compact reblooming deciduous shrub with a multi-stemmed habit and upright spreading branches. The foliage emerges with a purple tint before shifting toward green in summer. Its large soft pink panicles bloom continuously through summer as new buds form on the old panicles. Best color in full sun and rich well-drained soil. Rhapsody In Pink has excellent powdery mildew resistance.
| Type: | |
| Height: |
6' - 10' |
| Spread: |
8’ - 12' |
| Spacing: |
5' |
| 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
IMAGES: Photo by David J. Stang, Lagerstroemia indica Whit VIII 3zz, CC BY-SA 4.0, (2) Photo by David J. Stang, Lagerstroemia indica Whit VIII 2zz, CC BY-SA 4.0, (3) Photo by David J. Stang, Lagerstroemia indica Whit VIII 1zz, CC BY-SA 4.0
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
