Southern Living Delta Moonlight Crapemyrtle Live Shrub in 3-Gallon Grower Pot

Adorn your yard with the Delta Moonlight Crape Myrtle. It's part of the Southern Living Plant Collection. This white crape myrtle produces white blooms against dark burgundy cupped foliage. It works well in the landscape when you plant it as an accent or in a mass planting. The effect complements a huge range of garden styles. This variety is deciduous and will drop its leaves in Winter. Its specially suited for USDA heartiness zones seven through nine with a preference for full sun to partial shade. When you're planting it, dig the hole twice as wide as the pot and mix rich garden soil in with your native soil. Then leave the top of the root ball 0.5" above the ground level as you fill the hole with soil. Use a slow release granular fertilizer in Spring, and water it twice a week until it's established. This crape myrtle plant will ship dormant in winter and is not guaranteed to be in bloom on arrival.

• Foliage:  Stark white blooms that contrast with dark burgundy, curved leaves.
• USDA Zones:  7a – 9b 
• Mature Size:  8-12ft H x 4-6ft W
• Sun Exposure:  Full sun
• Soil:  Well-drained garden soil with rich organic matter.
• Fertilizer: Yearly in early Spring.
• Water Requirement: Water until established. Afterwards, medium.
• Ships From:  Alabama
• Landscape Product - Not guaranteed to be in bloom on arrival