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Meet the Breeder

Dr. Carl Whitcomb
Stillwater, OK

RHAPSODY IN PINK®

Crapemyrtle

Lagerstroemia indica

'Whit VIII'

PP#16,616

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  • 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,

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.