Family
Lythraceae
Botanical Name
LAGERSTROEMIA indica 'bi-color'
Plant Common Name
Bicolored Crapemyrtle, Crapemyrtle
General Description
This semi-dwarf crapemyrtle, 'Bi-color,' is a fairly upright, deciduous shrub that produces clusters of white and red flowers on the tips of its branches. The main flush of bloom comes in midsummer and lasts a few weeks. Afterward flowering continues sporadically until frost in autumn. Prune off spent flower clusters to promote a succeeding flush of flowers, which will start in a few weeks.
'Bi-color' tolerates a wide range of well-drained soils and grows best in hot, sunny locations. As this shrub buds and flowers keep the soil moist for the best display of bloom. This small shrub would be nice as an informal hedge or as a specimen in a mixed border.
Characteristics
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AHS Heat Zone
10 - 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
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Height
4'-5' / 1.2m - 1.5m
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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
Ornamental Features
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Flower Interest
Showy
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Flower Color
White, Red
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Green, Brown
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Foliage Color (Spring)
Green
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Foliage Color (Summer)
Green
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Foliage Color (Fall)
Yellow, Red, Orange
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Bark Color
Brown, Gray
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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
No
