Light Needs
Mature Height
Mature Spread
Growing Zones
Early Bird Purple Crape Myrtle - Lagerstroemia hybrid 'JD827'PP22718 – is admired for its beautiful purple blooms that last from late summer into early fall. The beautiful glossy green leaves provide an elegant backdrop to the beautiful crape paper-like flowers and in the fall, turn a delicate yellow before dropping. Deer resistant and drought tolerant, this shrub is a delight in the landscape, no matter the season.
Early Bird Purple Crape Myrtle Care
For best blooming, fertilize your Early Bird Purple Crape Myrtle shrub in the spring with a slow-release fertilizer. This shrub prefers to be planted in well- drained soil. For best results, prune after flowering.
Early Bird Purple Crape Myrtle Spacing
To have a dense, formal hedge, plant Early Bird™ Purple Crape Myrtle 3 to 4 feet apart, measured from the center of the shrub to center of the next shrub. For a more informal hedge or foundation planting, space shrubs out at least 5 feet on center.
Early Bird Purple Crapemyrtle Plant Facts
| USDA Hardiness Zones: 7-10 |
| Flower Color(s): Purple |
| 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: Upright Spreading |
| Watering: Medium |
| Features: Deer Resistant, Rebloomer |
| Scientific Name: Lagerstroemia hybrid 'JD827' PP22718 |
| Common Name: Early Bird™ Purple Crapemyrtle |
| Brand: Southern Living Plants |
- SKU:
- EBPURCMY
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.
Quart Pot
Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
2.5 Quart
Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
#1 Pot
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
#2 Pot
Also Known As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
#3 Pot
Also Known As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
#5 Pot
Also Known As:
#5 Container
5 Gallon
Plant Age:
~3-4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 20" - 60"
Pot Size:
~11" H x 10 1/2” W
Volume:
3.5 - 4 gallons
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Pre-Ordered Plants
Pre-ordered plants are scheduled to ship in Spring 2025. We carefully plan our shipping dates based on your USDA Plant Hardiness Zone to ensure optimal planting conditions upon arrival. Want it sooner/later? Reach out, and we'll try our best to accommodate.
Estimated Spring Shipping Schedule
Estimated ship week for pre-ordered plants will ship based on growing zones as shown below.
| Growing Zone | Estimated Ship Week |
|---|---|
| Zone 10 | March 24th |
| Zone 9 | March 31st |
| Zone 8 | April 7th |
| Zone 7 | April 14th |
| Zone 6b | April 21st |
| Zone 6a | April 28th |
| Zone 5b | May 5th |
| Zone 5a | May 12th |
| Zone 4 | May 19th |
| Zone 3 | May 26th |
Note: These are only estimated ship dates. Plants may ship out later depending on weather & growing conditions of the plant.
Note: Only plants indicated as pre-order will ship as shown above. All other plants and hard goods will ship as normal.
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