Lagerstroemia indica 'HOCH631' ~ Monrovia® Summerlasting™ Raspberry Crape Myrtle orange-bloom Liriodendron tupulifera 02

Liriodendron tupulifera 02

The stems end with thick flowerheads with small magenta buds and large upright rich lavender-pink petals on top resembling butterfly wings bloom in heavily in spring and lightly in summer

as they require plenty of light to thrive

IMAGE: DC

Lagerstroemia indica 'HOCH631' ~ Monrovia® Summerlasting™ Raspberry Crape Myrtle orange-bloom Liriodendron tupulifera 02Monrovia Summerlasting Plum Crape Myrtle is a dwarf upright deciduous shrub with excellent branching and near black foliage. The red purple panicles bloom throughout summer and are self cleaning. Best color in full sun and rich well drained soil. A Monrovia exclusive. Type: Shrub Origins: Himalayas and Japan Height: 3' 4' Spread: 3 4' Spacing: 4' USDA Hardiness Zone: 7 9 Culture: Full Sun, Part Sun Bloom Color: Purple Season of Interest: Summer