Peppermint Lace Crape Myrtle
Other Names: Crape Myrtle, Crepe Myrtle. This stunning ornamental shrub or small tree produces volumes of deep pink blooms with white edged petals in summer, followed by orange-red fall foliage; captivating focal point for the garden or border; also good for container planting. If you are looking for a unique yet exotic look in your yard that isn't common in your neighborhood, then your search may have ended here with the Peppermint Crape Myrtle tree.
Crape myrtle's are easy to grow and a delight to anyone's garden. This Semi-dwarf shrub with peppermint blossoms is extremely showy from mid-summer through fall. Plant in groupings for the best affect or line a drive or fence.
Also great for cut flower arrangements. We raise these in sizes: 1-4" Starter Plugs, 1-Gal, Full Gal, 3-Gal, and 5-Gal at various times of the year. In spring, your plant will emerge from dormancy with new growth, developing fresh leaves and small branches as it begins its active growing phase.
During summer, your plant will be fully leafed out, displaying a strong, healthy canopy while continuing to grow and strengthen its branches. This crapemyrtle bears flowers with deep pink peppermint stripes trimmed in white. It grows up to 20 feet in height and can be a small shrub.
The quintisential tree for the Southern garden, form may range from upright and vase-shaped to low, horizontal, and shrub-like.
