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Santa Monica™
Patent #: PPAF
Botanical Name: Lagerstroemia indica x speciosa
HARDINESS:
Zones 2 - 5
POT SIZE:
2 Gallon
SIZE:
25' H x 15' W
SPACING:
15’
PRUNE:
Late winter/early spring before new growth begins to flush. Can cut down to 4” if wanting to maintain a shorter habit or can selectively prune each branch to keep your plant growing as a tree
PLANT FOOD:
Slow-release granular recommended
MULCH:
Keep a layer of mulch around the base of the plant year-round to conserve water and reduce weeds
IDEAS FOR USE:
Drought Tolerant

BLOOM TIME
Summer & Fall

WATER
Water Until Established

LIGHT
Full Sun - 6 of more hours of direct sunlight daily
Striking new tropical Crape Myrtle. Stunning near-black leaves & giant clusters of light fuchsia pink flowers. Fast growing upright small tree that makes a gorgeous patio plant. Dark foliage in summer and brilliant flowers in fall

Past Performances
These previously shown stars are no longer being grown at our facility