Botanical Name: Common Names:
Lagerstroemia indica Diamonds In The Dark Blush Crepe Myrtle,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Deciduous
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Hedging / Screening, Shrubs, Trees Dense, Shrub Like, V-Shaped
Description:
Blush features flawless near-black foliage that emerges in early spring, followed by masses of soft baby pink blooms from summer until first frost. When planted en masse the Diamonds in the Dark® Blush creates a vibrant show of colour. Blush will grow to 3m x 2.5m in height and width. It’s compact growth habit makes it attractive as a flowering hedge or as a beautiful tree to line your driveway or fence. It is also perfect for planting in decorative pots to place on your deck, porch or balcony. They are deciduous and will lose their foliage between late autumn with stunning new growth appearing in spring. Note: Times of bloom and new growth may vary from state to state depending on climate and conditions.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
2-4m 2-4m
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun Loam, Sandy, Well Drained