Bosh Bruening
Family
Lythraceae
Botanical Name
Lagerstroemia indica 'Berlingot Menthe'
Plant Common Name
Berlingot Menthe Crapemyrtle, Crapemyrtle
General Description
The showy, compact crapemyrtle ‘Berlingot Menthe’ has beautiful bi-colored blooms of pink and white. A heat-loving compact shrub descended from a species native to eastern Asia, it has medium-green leaves that turn shades of red in the fall. In midsummer it bears large clusters of dark rosy-pink flowers edged in white. It has mottled red-brown bark that adds appeal to the winter landscape.
Like most crapemyrtles, it tolerates a wide range of well-drained soils and grows best in hot, sunny locations. It is quite tolerant of seaside locations and drought, but the blossoms last longer if the soil is moist. This shrub makes a terrific accent in the landscape. In very cold winters it may die back to the ground and regrow each spring, maintaining itself as a shrubby perennial.
Characteristics
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AHS Heat Zone
11 - 6
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USDA Hardiness Zone
6 - 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
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Height
4'-6' / 1.2m - 1.8m
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Width
3'-4' / 0.9m - 1.2m
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Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
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Native To
China, Korea
Growing Conditions
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Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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Soil Drainage
Well Drained
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Soil type
Clay, Loam, Sand
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Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
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Growth Rate
Fast
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Water Requirements
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
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Habit
Oval/Rounded
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Seasonal Interest
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Ornamental Features
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Flower Interest
Showy
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Flower Color
Fuchsia, Rose, Ivory
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Green, Brown
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Foliage Color (Spring)
Green, Bronze
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Foliage Color (Summer)
Green, Dark Green
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Foliage Color (Fall)
Red, Dark Red
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Bark Color
Sandy Brown, Sienna
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Bark Color Modifier
Spotted/Mottled
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Fragrant Flowers
No
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Fragrant Fruit
No
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Fragrant Foliage
No
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Bark or Stem Fragrant
No
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Flower Petal Number
Single
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Repeat Bloomer
Yes
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Showy Fruit
No
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Edible Fruit
No
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Showy Foliage
No
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Foliage Texture
Medium
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Foliage Sheen
Glossy
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Evergreen
No
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Showy Bark
Yes
Special Characteristics
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Bark Texture
Exfoliating
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Usage
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
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Sharp or Has Thorns
No
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Invasive
No
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Attracts
Birds
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Self-Sowing
No
