McCorkle Nurseries, Inc.; Gardener's Confidence Collection
Family
Lythraceae
Botanical Name
Lagerstroemia 'Gamad V'(DAZZLE ME PINK®) PP17411
Plant Common Name
Dazzle Me Pink Dwarf Crapemyrtle, Hybrid Crapemyrtle
General Description
Pretty bubblegum pink blooms grace the branches of Dazzle® Me Pink crapemyrtle from summer to fall. This is one of the earliest crapemyrtles to bloom. Its beautiful rounded leaves are dark olive green and turn lovely orange-red in the fall. This cultivar was selected by Michael Dirr in 1997 out of approximately 1,000 Lagerstroemia seedlings of unknown parentage.
Crapemyrtle is a heat-loving deciduous shrub that originates from Asia. It is best known for its large clusters of brightly colored blooms that appear at its branch tips in summer. Dazzle® Me Pink is a dwarf, mounding shrub with a spreading habit. It is mildew resistant, vigorous and has exfoliating bark that provides winter interest.
Tough and drought tolerant, this crapemyrtle thrives in full sun and withstands drought well once established. It is tolerant of a wide range of well-drained soil types, though slightly acid to neutral soils are preferred. Most crapemyrtles can withstand the aerosol salt and sandy soils near the sea. Conduct optional pruning on the branch tips after the initial summer flowering to coax a potential second flowering. Cutting back the plant severely in late winter appropriately rejuvenates this small shrub crapemyrtle.
Dazzle® Me Pink crapemyrtle is ideal for foundation plantings, mixed borders or large containers. It is pretty, easy to grow and offers big summer color when many other garden ornamentals are waning.
Characteristics
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AHS Heat Zone
11 - 6
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USDA Hardiness Zone
7 - 10
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Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
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Plant Type
Shrub
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Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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Height
3'-4' / 0.9m - 1.2m
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Width
3'-4' / 0.9m - 1.2m
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Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
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Native To
Hybrid Origin
Growing Conditions
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Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
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Soil Drainage
Well Drained
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Soil type
Clay, Loam, Sand
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Growth Rate
Medium
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Water Requirements
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
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Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
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Seasonal Interest
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Special Characteristics
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Bark Texture
Exfoliating
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Usage
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
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Sharp or Has Thorns
No
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Invasive
No
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Self-Sowing
No
