Basham's Party Pink Crape Myrtle typically grows to a height of 10 to 15 feet (3 to 4.5 meters) with a spread of 8 to 12 feet (2.4 to 3.6 meters). It has an upright growth habit and features dark green foliage that turns shades of orange and red in the fall.
One of the main attractions of Basham's Party Pink Crape Myrtle is its profusion of pink flowers. During the summer months, it produces large clusters of vibrant pink blossoms that cover the tree, creating a stunning display of color. These flowers are highly attractive to butterflies and other pollinators, adding to the garden's beauty and biodiversity.
Basham's Party Pink Crape Myrtle is known for its tolerance to heat and drought once established. It thrives in full sun and well-draining soil. This variety is often used as a specimen plant, in borders, or as a focal point in the landscape, where its vibrant pink flowers can make a bold statement.
| Type: | |
| Origins: |
Lagerstroemia fauriei x L 'Near East' |
| Height: |
20' - 25' |
| Spread: |
10’ - 15' |
| Spacing: |
12' |
| USDA Hardiness Zone: |
6 - 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 Street Tree.
COMPANION PLANTS: Indian Hawthorn, Butterfly Bush, Agastache
IMAGES: Photoset by Famartin, Crape Myrtle flowers along Old Ox Road in the Dulles section of Sterling, Loudoun County, Virginia, CC BY-SA 4.0, (1) 2020-07-01 11 54 42, (2) 2020-07-01 11 54 05, (3) 2020-07-06 12 07 09, (2) 2020-07-01 11 53 53 Crape Myrtle blooming along Old Ox Road in the Dulles section of Sterling, Loudoun County, Virginia, CC BY-SA 4.0,
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
