Brighten your outdoor space with the stunning Lagerstroemia 'Hopi' Crepe Myrtle, renowned for its long-lasting, soft-pink summer blooms, magnificent peeling bark, and brilliant orange-red fall foliage. Specially bred by the U.S. National Arboretum, 'Hopi' is a semi-dwarf hybrid celebrated for its exceptional cold hardiness and outstanding resistance to powdery mildew.
Whether you want to create a focal point in a small garden, plant a flowering hedge, or grow a vibrant patio accent in a container, 'Hopi' offers year-round beauty with minimal maintenance.
🌟 Key Highlights & Features
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🌸 Vibrant Summer Blooms: Soft, crepe-paper-like pink flower clusters bloom continuously from mid-summer through early autumn.
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🌿 Sensational Fall Color: Deep green summer leaves transform into striking shades of orange, yellow, and red before dropping in late autumn.
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🛡️ Disease & Cold Resistant: Highly resistant to powdery mildew and thrives in USDA Zones 6–10 (handles colder winters better than most crepe myrtles).
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🪵 Sculptural Exfoliation: Mature trunks reveal smoothly mottled, cinnamon-tan bark, providing elegant winter interest.
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🦋 Pollinator Magnet: Attracts butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds to your garden all summer long.
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📏 Compact Semi-Dwarf Habit: Reaches a manageable 8–10 feet tall and wide—ideal for small yards, borders, or large pots.
📋 Quick Care Guide
| Feature |
Requirement |
| ☀️ Sunlight |
Full Sun (At least 6 hours of direct sunlight for maximum blooms) |
| 💧 Watering |
Moderate (Water regularly during the first year; drought-tolerant once established) |
| 🪴 Soil Type |
Moist, well-draining soil (Adapts well to clay, loam, and sandy soils) |
| 🌡️ Zones |
Zones 6 – 10 (Cold hardy down to -10°F / -23°C) |
| ✂️ Pruning |
Late winter or early spring (Remove dead or crisscrossing branches) |
