USDA
plant hardiness zones: 7,
8, 9
(Considered root hardy in zone 6).
Sunset
plant hardiness zones:
7-10, 12-14, 18-21, 25-31
Mature height:
15'-20'
Best known for its:
vibrant rich pink, crepe-like
summer flowers, cold tolerance, high mildew resistance,
prolonged flowering
Plant family + type:
Lythraceae - medium deciduous
summer flowering tree
Origin:
United States National Arboretum
Introduction. (L. indica DWARF RED x L. fauriei)
X (L. indica PINK LACE x L. fauriei). Introduced
in 1987.
Mildew resistance:
high
Growth habit:
deciduous, upright, narrow,
multiple-stemmed
Flower color:
vibrant rich
pink, recurrent blooms
Foliage:
dark green
Bark: grayish
brown, exfoliating with older growth
Autumn foliage color:
light maroon
Blooming period:
summer, autumn for
approximately 90 days
Preferences:
full sun, well-drained soils,
good air circulation, soil pH: 5.0-6.5
Excellent choice
for: summer
flowering accent tree, specimen tree, groves,
small courtyards & patios, screens
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