- USDA Hardiness Zones 7 - 10
- Height 5 - 8 Feet
- Spread 3 - 4 Feet
Early Bird Lavender Crape Myrtle - Lagerstroemia 'JD818' Early Bird Lavender – is beloved by many because of its delicate, paper-like flowers. A deciduous shrub, this crape myrtle is dotted with beautiful lavender colored flowers from the late spring into the early fall. Come fall, the leaves turn to a bright yellow. As it matures, this crape myrtle develops into a weeping form, adding a bit of unique interest to the landscape.
Early Bird Lavender Crape Myrtle Care
Early Bird Lavender Crape Myrtle does best in soils with moderate moisture and good drainage. Mulch the shrub in the winter to protect from cold temperatures. Fertilize with a slow-release fertilizer.
Early Bird Lavender Crape Myrtle Spacing
For a screen or informal hedge, plant shrubs at least 5 feet apart on center. As a mass planting or formal hedge, consider planting this shrub between 3 and 4 feet center-to- center.
Early Bird Lavender Crapemyrtle Plant Facts
| USDA Hardiness Zones: 7-10 |
| Flower Color(s): Lavender |
| Bloom Period: Spring to Summer |
| Foliage Color(s): Green to Purple/Red |
| Light Exposure: Partial Shade to Full Sun |
| Height: 6 Feet |
| Spread: 3-4 Feet |
| Habit: Compact |
| Watering: Medium |
| Features: Dwarf, Heat Tolerant, Rebloomer. Deer Resistant |
| Scientific Name: Lagerstroemia hybrid 'JD818' PP22697 |
| Common Name: Early Bird™ Lavender Crapemyrtle |
| Brand: Southern Living Plants |
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Container Sizes
Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on; type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
4.5" Pot
Also Know As:
4.5" Container
Plant Age:
~ 6 months
Plant Size:
~ 3"-6"
Pot Size:
~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
Volume:
1.42 quarts
Quart Pot
Also Know As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 1 year old
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
2.5 Quart
Also Know As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 year old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
#1 Pot
Also Know As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 year old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
#2 Pot
Also Know As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2-3 year old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
#3 Pot
Also Know As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 3-4 year old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
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Planter Shipping
Standard Colors: 2-3 business days
Special Order Colors: 8 weeks - this is due to the planter being custom made with the color(s) of your choice
Please Note: On special orders there can not be any cancellations
Plant Shipping
Time of Order:
Summer Shipping
- If there is extreme heat we’ll delay shipping.
- We’ll have to review what areas the plants are traveling through along with your location
Once your plant is shipped you’ll receive an email with tracking information. Depending on the above criteria we’ll ship your plant(s) towards beginning of the following week from your order. We put together this helpful guide of what to do when you receive your plants in the mail.
It is important to know that all of our plants are clearly labeled for which growing zones the plant can survive in. The plants are thoroughly trialed and tested in every growing zone before we state the plant can grow in a zone. Again, our #1 priority is to ship the plants to you healthy and ready to thrive in your location. So we will do everything in our power to do so.
