crape myrtle

The Crape Myrtle, also known as (Lagerstroemia 'Gamad V' DAZZLE ME PINK), needs to be watered deeply every 2 to 3 weeks in the summer months. In the wintertime, water deeply about once a month, allowing the soil to become slightly dry between waterings. For this plant species, you should water the soil until it is moist but not soggy. This species needs even levels of moisture for best results, so avoid over-watering and ensure the soil has adequate drainage.

Crape myrtle (Lagerstroemia 'Gamad V' DAZZLE ME PINK) prefers full sun, or at least 6 hours of direct sunlight per day, to remain healthy and flower reliably. Morning sunlight is best as it helps the plant start the day with a well-hydrated soil, and fewer problems such as mildew and heat stress. Avoid planting crape myrtle in shaded areas, as it will weaken and become sparse and unproductive.

Crape myrtle (Lagerstroemia 'Gamad V' Dazzle Me Pink) should be pruned in early spring, ideally between February and March. Before pruning, it is important to look over the plant for dead, diseased, or damaged branches. These should be cut off first, followed by removal of any crossing branches or any that appear weak or dead. The next step is to prune out the vertical stems of the crape myrtle to encourage bushier growth. This should involve cuting the tallest stems down to about half of their original height. The branches should then be thinned to about 6-8 to help encourage heavy blossoming. All of the remaining buds should be evenly spaced around the branch. Finally, the crape myrtle should be topped, which involves cutting the main branches back to a desired height to create a desired shape. The top of crape myrtle plants should be facing or slightly facing upwards so that the branches can be easily seen. Overall, crape myrtle (Lagerstroemia ' Gamad V' Dazzle Me Pink) should be pruned in early spring, preferably in the months of February or March. Any dead, diseased, or damaged branches should be cut off first, followed by thinning of the branches to better encourage heavy blossoming, and topping to give the plant a desired shape.