crape myrtle
Lagerstroemia 'New Orleans'
Cycle:
Perennial
Watering:
Average
Propagation:
Air Layering Propagation,Grafting Propagation,Cutting,Division,Seed Propagation
Hardiness Zone:
6 - 10
Flowers:
Purple Flowers
Sun:
Full sun
Leaf:
Yes
Growth Rate:
High
Maintenance:
Moderate
Drought Tolerant:
Yes
Salt Tolerant:
Yes
Care Level:
Medium
watering
Crape myrtle (Lagerstroemia 'New Orleans') should be watered every 4-7 days on average depending on soil and environment. In general, begin watering when the top 2 inches of soil are dry. If temperatures are high, increase the frequency to twice a week. If temperatures are low, decrease the frequency to once a week. Be sure to provide both deep and shallow watering. Deep waterings should soak the plant's root zone (up to 10–12 inches deep). Shallow waterings help the soil's surface stay damp, which promotes healthy foliage growth. It's important to check the soil's moisture frequently by sticking your finger into the soil to the first knuckle; for more accurate results, use a soil moisture meter.
sunlight
Crape myrtle (Lagerstroemia 'New Orleans') should thrive in full sun, meaning that it needs at least 6 hours of direct sunlight each day. Morning sun followed by afternoon shade is beneficial, particularly in very warm climates or during the hottest months of summer. It can tolerate partial shade, but it typically will not bloom as profusely.
pruning
When pruning Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia 'New Orleans'), it should be done in late winter (January or February). You should aim to remove up to 20% of the old wood each year. Prune the tips of the branches to maintain a desired size and shape. Also, trim off lower suckers and crossing branches. Prune off dead, diseased, and broken branches. Also, prune to let in air and light. Pruning will help to promote good health and a more robust blooming for your Crape Myrtle.
