Family
Lythraceae
Botanical Name
LAGERSTROEMIA indica 'Monkie'( PETITE™ PINKIE, PETITE™ SERIES)
Plant Common Name
Dwarf Crapemyrtle
General Description
The Petite Series is a collection of dwarf crapemyrtles, all maturing at about chest height. Petite Pinkie (also known as 'Monkie') produces pleasing clusters of medium pink flowers on branch tips. It is a heat-loving deciduous shrub that flowers in mid to late summer, often repeating into autumn if spent clusters are pruned promptly.
Crapemyrtle tolerates a wide range of well-drained soils and grows best in hot sunny locations. Foliar powdery mildew may be a problem and can be diminished with good air flow, easily provided by giving the plants room. Petite Pinkie is a low maintenance shrub suitable for a mixed border or foundation planting, providing bloom through the summer doldrums when other plants languish.
Growing Conditions
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Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
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Soil Drainage
Average
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Soil type
Clay, Loam, Sand
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Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, 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
Summer, Fall
Ornamental Features
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Flower Interest
Showy
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Flower Color
White, Red, Purple, Pink, Dark Red, Lavender, Violet, Plum
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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)
Yellow, Gold
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Bark Color
Brown, Sandy Brown, Ivory, Gray, Slate Gray
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Bark Color Modifier
Multi-Color, 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
No
Special Characteristics
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Usage
Container, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
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Sharp or Has Thorns
No
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Invasive
No
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Self-Sowing
No
