Mini Crape Myrtle For Sale

These miniature, darling flowering shrubs produce an abundance of attractive, brightly colored flower clusters all through the summer. They usually reach up to three feet, and are suitable even for some smaller gardens. If you are interested in finding one mini crape myrtle for sale, check out the online offer, and you will surely find something interesting there.

Also known as Lagerstroemia Indica, this plant can reach maybe thirty feet in height. Minis are usually under three feet, and look more like shrubs, often with weeping characteristics. Flowers can be white, pink or red, in all nuances and combinations of these colors. The bark can also look very attractive, smooth and interestingly colored, and leaves may have quite appealing nuances in fall.

Myrtles enjoy sun, and should be placed on full sun only. If you place them in a shade, their blooming will be delayed, and their flowers simply won't be so large and luxurious. These plants are highly sensitive to low temperatures, and they won't survive harsh winters. Dwarf and miniature varieties are usually more resistant to cold, but they can also be adequately protected, or simply placed inside during cold months.

Minis are often used as container plants, or as accent shrubs. They look great planted along your entryway. Some have especially interesting barks, and look quite nice even without leaves and flowers. Make sure to check all the characteristics of your selected plant before buying it. One thing you can be sure of, these lovely plants will certainly bring plenty of color to your garden.

If air circulation is poor, your plant might experience some problems with powdery mildew. Other problems might include aphids, scale, white flies or sooty mold. Most problems can be avoided if you select the plant according to your climate conditions. Although these plants enjoy full sun, they won't tolerate too extensive heat, and it might result in premature leaf loss.

Myrtle should be pruned in late winter. The intensity of each pruning depends on specific landscape use. Minis aren't so cold hardy as other varieties, and most of them have weeping growth habit. They are especially popular as patio container plants for decorative display, and look great on any terrace, or even a balcony. The bark is very interesting even during winter months.

There are several varieties you will find more than interesting. One of them is Delta Blush. This weeping mini blooms all through the summer, and its light pink flowers make it really attractive showcase plant. Another weeping mini is called Weeping Alamo fire, thanks to its incredibly red flowers. This one blooms in the mid-summer, and it is highly popular among gardeners.

Another interesting mini is called Pocomoke. It has especially broad, full growth habit and intense pink flowers that bloom in the late summer. This variety is mainly used as a potted plant, but it works great as a garden plant as well. Chickasaw is one of the smallest myrtles you will find. It reaches only one to two feet in height, but has very tight growth habit and lovely pink flowers. Compared to other varieties, this one has very good cold resistance.