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Lagerstroemia indica Rhapsody in Pink® PP16616

Scientific Name: Lagerstroemia indica 'Whit VIII'

Also Known As

  • Lagerstroemia indica 'Whit VIII' Cultivar
  • Lagerstroemia Rhapsody in Pink™
  • Rhapsody in Pink® Crape Myrtle

Plant type

tree, shrub

size

  • H: 10'-12'
  • W: 12'-15'

planting zones

  • 7a-9b

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Lagerstroemia indica Rhapsody in Pink® PP16616 plant details

Lagerstroemia indica Rhapsody in Pink® PP16616 is a broadleaf deciduous shrub or tree with burgundy and green foliage. In summer pink flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Lagerstroemia indica Rhapsody in Pink® PP16616

Plant type: shrub or tree
Plant family: lythraceae
Foliage: deciduous burgundy and green
Mature size: 12 FT - 15 FT - wide, 10 FT - 12 FT - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in summer
Uses: showy

GROWING CONDITIONS for Lagerstroemia indica Rhapsody in Pink® PP16616

USDA Zones: 7a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A vigorous large shrub or small tree with dark wine new growth and soft pink flowers. It can grow 3 to 4 feet or more in one growing season. Mature height may be 10 to 15 feet. Flowers appear in late June or early July and continue until frost. Rhapsody in Pink™ is seldom without flowers during the growing season. Flowering is prolonged because it is sterile or nearly so and new flower buds are formed on old flower panicles.

By: Deer Country Gardens

Soft pink flowers. New growth is almost purple and persists most of the season. Upright form to 12 feet. High mildew resistance. Distinctly unique landscape appearance with soft pink flowers against nearly purple foliage.

Gardening facts about Lagerstroemia indica Rhapsody in Pink® PP16616 plant

How to Grow Lagerstroemia indica Rhapsody in Pink® PP16616

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
    • burgundy
  • Flower Color

    • pink
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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Scientific Name: Lagerstroemia indica 'Whit II'

aka Lagerstroemia Dynamite®, Lagerstroemia indica 'Dynamite'®, Lagerstroemia indica 'Whit II' Cultivar, Dynamite Crape Myrtle, Dynamite Crepe Myrtle, Dynamite® Crapemyrtle

Plant Type

Tree, Shrub

Zones

7a-10b

Size

Height: 5'-20'

Width: 5'-18'

  • sun
  • regular
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aka Lagerstroemia 'Arapahoe', Lagerstroemia indica x faueri 'Arapaho', Lagerstroemia x 'Arapaho', Arapaho Crape Myrtle, Arapaho Crepe Myrtle

Plant Type

Tree, Shrub

Zones

7a-9b

Size

Height: 15'-20'

Width: 10'-10'

  • sun
  • regular - occasional
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aka Lagerstroemia flos-reginae, Giant Crape Myrtle, Pride of India, Queen's Crape Myrtle

Plant Type

Tree

Zones

9b-11

Size

Height: 25'-50'

Width: 20'-40'

  • sun
  • regular
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Scientific Name: Lagerstroemia indica 'Whit III'

aka Lagerstroemia 'Pink Velour', Lagerstroemia indica 'Pink Velour', Lagerstroemia indica 'Whit III' Cultivar, Lagerstroemia x 'Whit III' PP 10319, Crape Myrtle, Crepe Myrtle, Pink Velour Myrtle, Pink Velour® Crapemyrtle

Plant Type

Tree, Shrub

Zones

7a-9b

Size

Height: 8'-10'

Width: 6'-8'

  • sun - mostly sun
  • regular
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aka Lagerstroemia indica 'Sioux', Crape Myrtle, Japanese Crepe Myrtle, Sioux Crape Myrtle

Plant Type

Tree, Shrub

Zones

7a-9b

Size

Height: 15'-20'

Width: 10'-15'

  • sun - bright shade
  • even moisture - regular
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