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Garnet King™ Emerald Empire® Crapemyrtle
Garnet King™ Emerald Empire® Crapemyrtle
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Botanical Name: Lagerstroemia Indica
HARDINESS:
Zone 2-5: Landscape annual or patio containers. Zone 6: Perennial performance with mulch in the fall. Zone 7-11:Flowering tree or shrub
POT SIZE:
2 Gallon
SIZE:
20' H x 15' W
SPACING:
2'
PRUNE:
In late winter/early spring to desired shape
PLANT FOOD:
Slow-release granular recommended
MULCH:
Keep a layer of mulch around the base of the plant year-round to conserve water and reduce weeds
IDEAS FOR USE:
Low-maintenance and drought tolerant
BLOOM TIME
Early Summer through Fall
WATER
Keep soil moist until established (usually 1 growing season), mature plants are drought tolerant
LIGHT
Full sun- 6 or more hours of direct sunlight daily
Emerald Empire Crape myrtles are a new series with stunning emerald green foliage crowned with masses of garnet red blooms. Low-maintenance and drought tolerant, Garnet King Emeralds bring beauty to every garden. If your color is slightly off when receiving your item it is because it is shipped in a dark box and it loves the sun. Just give it some sunlight and it will be back to its garnet red self in no time.
