Lagerstroemia indica 'HOUSTON' crape myrtle
crape myrtle bred by American horticulturist David Chopin from Pennsylvania. It produces soft red, almost watermelon red flowers from late July or early August until the last sunny and warm days of early autumn. The deciduous leaves are leathery, oval, glossy, and green in summer, turning fantastic fiery red and orange shades in autumn. Houston is a dwarf plant forming a compact, cushion-like habit. No pruning needed, yet it can be done in spring after frosts.
Crape myrtles need little care. They need full sun with zero shade during the day. Grow them in well-drained soil that should be kept moist before it gets fully established. The soil should be very well-drained and fertile. Heavy mulching in winter is crucial in colder areas, and some mulch in summer is recommended to retain moisture. Overfertilizing will result in excessive growth but no flowers. Houston is hardy to about -23°C (USDA zone 6).
Last update: 17-01-2018
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- STANDARD QUALITY - Plants of this group are 1st class quality with number of branches and overall density adequate to their size and age, considering they were container grown.
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- STANDARD (as described in the plant form) means a tree with a trunk of 190-210 cm and a crown at the top, unless specified differently. The commercial size for trees is their girth measured in the height of 1m from ground.
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- SHRUB - a woody plant with branches growing bushy from the ground level.
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- GRASSES and PERENNIALS - Sizes given usually read the diameter of the pot or the clump, as specified.