- USDA Hardiness Zones 6-10
- Height 3-5 Feet Tall
- Spread 3-5 Feet Wide
- Light Requirement is Full Sun
If you’re looking for something to add to your yard with a long bloom season, this is it! With its silver-green and deep burgundy foliage that shimmers, its bright pink blooms that will catch your eye every time, the Rikki Tikki Pink Crape Myrtle is the addition you’ve been looking for. Its unique foliage is enjoyed before, during, and after its long bloom season. It has a growing habit that allows it the versatility to be used in the garden and landscapes alike. Adding to its features, it provides resistance to deer, disease and is deciduous.
The Rikki Tikki Pink Crape Myrtle has an outstanding foliage, it is a deep silver-green with dark burgundy new growth. It produces a flower that is a stunning bright pink. It has a generous bloom season that lasts from July through September. It grows to be three to five feet tall and has a spread of three to five feet. This Crape Myrtle works well as in gardens or landscapes. It can be used as border plant, a focal point, mass planting, and in containers. With a mounded growing habit, it also works very well for hedges. This Crape Myrtle is smaller for is species as it is of the dwarf variety.
Rikki Tikki Pink Crape Myrtle Care
To care for the Rikki Tikki Pink Crape Myrtle, plant in full sun. It will perform best in well-drained soil. It is however adaptable to compacted soils. It is tolerant to heat and winter hardy. Planting time for this Crape Myrtle is summer, spring, and fall. After new growth has begun dead wood should be removed of optimum results.
Rikki Tikki Pink Crape Myrtle Spacing
Height is 3 to 5 feet. Spacing should be 3 to 5 feet, center on center to ensure enough space and healthy growing.
Rikki Tikki Pink Crape Myrtle Plant Facts
| USDA Hardiness Zones: 6-10 |
| Flower Color(s): Pink |
| Bloom Period: Summer to Fall |
| Foliage Color(s): Green, Purple & Silver |
| Light Exposure: Full Sun |
| Height Class: Medium |
| Height: 3-5 Feet |
| Spread: 3-5 Feet |
| Spacing: 3-5 Feet |
| Habit: Mounded |
| Blooms On: New Wood |
| Watering: Average |
| Shrub Type: Deciduous |
| Scientific Name: Rikki Tikki Pink Lagerstroemia indica 'SMNLIDS' USPPAF |
| Common Name: Rikki Tikki Pink Crape Myrtle |
| Other Name(s): Crapemyrtle; Crepe Myrtle |
| Brand: Proven Winners ColorChoice® |
| Drought Tolerant: No |
| Features: Foliage Interest; Long Blooming; Dwarfing |
- SKU:
- LAGRP
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 Known 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 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
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Plant Addicts always guarantees your plant(s) will arrive happy & healthy. However, plant(s) are being shipped through the mail & sometimes accidents happen. If the plant is dead, has dried out roots or the incorrect item was shipped, just notify Plant Addicts within 3 days upon delivery. We may ask for pictures but will try to make it as easy as possible for you. Please note, plant(s) with damaged branches or wilted leaves will not qualify for this guarantee. Plants are very resilient and will rebound quickly when cared for correctly.
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Plant Shipping
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Winter to Early Spring
We ship only when it's warm enough to plant in your growing zone.
Sometimes plants aren't completely ready to sell and ship in early spring. We will wait until the plants are ready before shipping so you don't get a subpar product.
For Southern plants we will be able to ship much earlier than plants coming from our northern nursery.
Summer
If there is extreme heat we may delay shipping for a week or several weeks.
We review what areas the plants are traveling through as well as your location.
Fall into Winter
We’ll ship plants out all the way up to the end of the fall planting season!
Winter
Get your order in early to reserve your plants for Spring planting!
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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