Dwarf Crape Myrtle problems

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Ems_Garden Slidell, LA(Zone 8b) Jun 24, 2008

Our new home has two dwarf crape myrtles planted on either side of a regular crape myrtle tree in a front yard bed. Last year there were many leaves and blooms on the dwarfs. However, this year there are hardly any leaves and so far no blooms on them, Any ideas what could be wrong or what I can do to make it healthier? Thanks.

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NatureLover1950 Vicksburg, MS(Zone 8a) Jun 24, 2008

Have they been fertilized this year? I give mine a decent dose of ferts every year to keep them nice and healthy.

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Ems_Garden Slidell, LA(Zone 8b) Jun 24, 2008

No they haven't. Any suggestions on what I should use? Thanks!

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DeeinFL Chipley, FL(Zone 8a) Jun 24, 2008

I use worm poo on mine (all the flowers actually) and they are going like gang-busters. Actually, my dynamite is just opening up, boy what a beautiful color.

I get the worm poo in bottles you just hook up to the hose - from HD. It is an organic fertilizer

Hope this helps.

Dee

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NatureLover1950 Vicksburg, MS(Zone 8a) Jun 24, 2008

You could also use Miracle Grow or any regular lawn fertilizer. A little Super Thrive will go a long way too.

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Ems_Garden Slidell, LA(Zone 8b) Jun 25, 2008

Thanks Dee and NL - I will try that and see what happens. I would hate to lose them!

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