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Meet the Breeder
Dr. Carl Whitcomb
Stillwater, OK
RHAPSODY IN PINK®
Crapemyrtle
Lagerstroemia indica
'Whit VIII'
PP#16,616
- Two toned effect
- Disease resistant
- Heat tolerant
- Description
Rhapsody in Pink® offers a distinctly different look for crapemyrtles in the landscape. Soft pink summer flowers appear against handsome foliage, which emerges a purple hue that persists most of the season. Upright form. High mildew resistance; also drought and heat tolerant.
- USDA Zone
- 7 - 10 (0°F/-17°C)
- Exposure
- Full sun
- Height
- 10 - 12'
- Width
- 10 - 12'
- Finish Time
- 1 season
- Type
- Deciduous
- Bloom Time
- Summer
- Flower Color
- Pink
- Foliage Color
- Green
- Liner Sizes
- 2 1/4", 4", Quick Turn,
General Care
Soil
Moist, well drained soils are best, but crapemyrtle is widely adaptable, including to compacted urban soils.Pruning
Blooms on new wood. Pruning depends on the plant's role in the landscape, however, these large, tree-like crapemyrtles are best pruned only to develop an appealing form. Regular pruning or cutting back should generally be avoided.Uses
Specimen plant; hedging; foundation plantings.Growing Tips
Boasts handsome bark and excellent fall color in addition to flowers. Can be grown multi- or single stemmed.Features: Attracts pollinators, Award winner, Clay soil, Deer resistant, Disease resistant, Fall interest, Heat tolerant, Tree
Filters: Botanical genus: Lagerstroemia, Common name: Crapemyrtle, Retail program: Local Roots®, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, USDA Zone 9, USDA Zone 10, Exposure: Full sun, Bloom time: Summer, Pink flowers, Green foliage
Features: Attracts pollinators, Award winner, Clay soil, Deer resistant, Disease resistant, Fall interest, Heat tolerant, Tree
Filters: Botanical genus: Lagerstroemia, Common name: Crapemyrtle, Retail program: Local Roots®, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, USDA Zone 9, USDA Zone 10, Exposure: Full sun, Bloom time: Summer, Pink flowers, Green foliage