Transform your landscape with a showstopping splash of summer color! The Miami Crepe Myrtle is famous for its massive clusters of deep pink blooms that last from mid-summer through autumn. Beyond its stunning flowers, this cultivar features handsome orange-cinnamon peeling bark that adds multi-season interest to your garden even in winter.ย Bred by the US National Arboretum for superior disease resistance, the Miami Crepe Myrtle is a low-maintenance, drought-tolerant favorite that thrives with minimal effort.
๐ Quick Plant Highlights
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๐บ Vibrant Pink Blooms: Massive, crinkled flower clusters throughout summer and fall.
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๐ชต Year-Round Interest: Rich cinnamon-brown peeling bark adds striking winter visual structure.
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๐ก๏ธ Mildew Resistant: Highly resistant to powdery mildew compared to older varieties.
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โ๏ธ Sun Lover: Flourishes in full sun and adapts easily to various soil types.
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๐ฆ Pollinator Magnet: Attracts butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds to your yard.
๐ Plant Specifications
| Feature |
Details |
| Botanical Name |
Lagerstroemia indica x fauriei 'Miami' |
| Mature Height |
15 โ 20 feet |
| Mature Spread |
10 โ 15 feet |
| Growth Rate |
Fast (2โ3 feet per year) |
| USDA Hardiness Zones |
7 โ 10 |
| Sun Exposure |
Full Sun (6+ hours daily) |
| Water Requirement |
Low to moderate (Drought tolerant once established) |
| Soil Preference |
Well-drained moist soils; adapts to clay, loam, or sand |
