This is reasonably resistant to black spot even here on the east coast (Boston Z6a)---without spraying, only about the lowest 12" defolia...Read Moretes. It's vigorous and upright, often reaching 6' tall in a season (after having been pruned back to 18" in the spring.) I wouldn't recommend spacing it closer than 3'.
Floriferous, and quick to rebloom. Virtually no fragrance. Flower is a good color echo for Crepe myrtle 'Hopi'.
Easy to grow, quickly repeats. The simple, clear pink blooms remind me of dogwood blossoms. I planted a single Betty Prior in a side gard...Read Moreen last year and liked it so much I put in 3 more by my front door this spring.
This is reasonably resistant to black spot even here on the east coast (Boston Z6a)---without spraying, only about the lowest 12" defolia...Read More
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Easy to grow, quickly repeats. The simple, clear pink blooms remind me of dogwood blossoms. I planted a single Betty Prior in a side gard...Read More
Excellent rebloomer. Easily maintained. Somewhat black spot resistant. Good cut flower. Quick grower.