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    Lagerstroemia indica 'Velma's Royal Delight'

    Also Known As

    • Velma's Royal Delight Crape Myrtle

    Plant type

    tree, shrub

    size

    • H: 6'-8'
    • W: 5'-6'

    planting zones

    • 6a-9b

    Lagerstroemia indica 'Velma's Royal Delight' plant details

    Lagerstroemia indica 'Velma's Royal Delight' is a broadleaf deciduous shrub or tree with green foliage. In summer magenta and purple flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and regular - occasional water. Does well in well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something pollution tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Lagerstroemia indica 'Velma's Royal Delight'

    Plant type: shrub or tree
    Plant family: lythraceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 5 FT - 6 FT - wide, 6 FT - 8 FT - tall
    Flowers: magenta and purple blooms in summer
    Uses: container plant

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Lagerstroemia indica 'Velma's Royal Delight'

    USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: regular - occasional
    Resistant to: pollution
    Soil needs: well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Large flower clusters of rich, bright-magenta flowers bloom in summer on this attractive compact 6-8' shrub/tree. This cultivar has an attractive upright habit and grows slightly less wide than tall. It is beautiful year-round with its brown-red exfoliating bark and showy orange-red fall color. This plant has it has it all for container, accent or specimen! S/M

    By: Forestfarm

    Gardening facts about Lagerstroemia indica 'Velma's Royal Delight' plant

    How to Grow Lagerstroemia indica 'Velma's Royal Delight'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular - occasional

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • pollution tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • purple
      • magenta

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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