Shell Pink

Patent #: PP 28065

Botanical Name: Lagerstroemia Indica

HARDINESS:

2-5: Annual / 6: Perennial / 7-10: Deciduous Shrub/Small Tree

POT SIZE:

2 Gallon

SIZE:

12' H x 8' W

PLANT FOOD:

Fertilize once per year as new growth emerges

IDEAS FOR USE:

Flawless black foliage and masses of brilliant jewel-toned blooms from Summer until the first frost. 

  • Colorful foliage early Spring through Fall
  • Beautiful blooms late Spring through Fall
  • Drought tolerant
  • Low maintenance
  • Highly resistant to mildew
  • Great for smaller gardens

BLOOM TIME

Beautiful blooms late Spring through Fall / Colorful foliage early Spring through Fall

WATER

Water thoroughly every other day for first month. Drought tolerent once established

LIGHT

Full sun- 6 or more hours of direct sunlight daily

Coral-pink blooms are always in style, but never more than right now. Black Diamond® Shell Pink™ is covered with beautiful bright pink flowers that stand out against dramatic black foliage every summer. Like a true gem, this plant shines even when not in bloom, though. Plants will reach a maximum size of 10-12 feet tall and 8 feet wide, adding a shimmer of grace wherever they are planted. Show off this jewel in colorful patio containers, or plant as a blooming hedge between your outdoor rooms.

Past Performances

These previously shown stars are no longer being grown at our facility