Lagerstroemia, Crape Myrtle, Crepe Myrtle 'Basham's Party Pink'

Lagerstroemia

Family
Lythraceae (ly-THRAY-see-ee)
Genus
Lagerstroemia (la-ger-STREEM-ee-a)
Synonym
Spacing
Hardiness
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)
Sun Exposure
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Bloom Color
Full Sun
Bloom Time
Foliage
Lavender
Height
Shrubs
Trees
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Other details
Late Spring/Early Summer
Propagation Methods
Grown for foliage
Deciduous
Smooth
Seed Collecting
Soil pH requirements
From softwood cuttings
From semi-hardwood cuttings
From hardwood cuttings
From hardwood heel cuttings
By air layering
Patent Information
Foliage Color
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Seed does not store well; sow as soon as possible
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Where to Grow
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Patent Information
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Color of Leaf Margin
Leaf Substance
Number of Vein Pairs
Appearance of Margin
Margin Width
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Flower Fragrance
Does it set seed?
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Pruning Instructions
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Propagation
Pollination
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Rootstock Vigor
Disease Resistance
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Classification
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Mobile, Alabama

Fountain, Florida

Kissimmee, Florida

Cookeville, Tennessee

Alice, Texas

Austin, Texas

Brownsville, Texas

College Station, Texas

Freeport, Texas

Houston, Texas

San Antonio, Texas

Willis, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

4
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0
neutral
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Houston, TX (Zone 8b) | April 2010 | positive

This tree grows like a weed! I didn't realize how big it would be, and unfortunately planted it too close to the entrance of our barn. A...Read More

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Houston, TX (Zone 9a) | July 2006 | positive

This is the best crepe myrtle I've ever grown. It is not bothered by the mildew and fungal problems that almost every other one I've tri...Read More

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Alice, TX | June 2006 | positive

Hello. I bought 6 of these Myrtles last summer - 2005 and planted them immediately in my back yard. They grew like weeds. You should s...Read More

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Edmond, OK | July 2004 | positive

Basham Party Pink is our favorite crepe myrtle. Have been growing it since Southern Living featured it growing in Houston, about 20 years...Read More

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