Early Bird Purple Crape Myrtle

• USDA Hardiness Zones 7 – 10
• Height 5 – 8 Feet
• Spread 3 – 4 Feet

Early Bird Purple Crape Myrtle – Lagerstroemia hybrid ‘JD827’PP22718 – is admired for its beautiful purple blooms that last from late summer into early fall. The beautiful glossy green leaves provide an elegant backdrop to the beautiful crape paper-like flowers and in the fall, turn a delicate yellow before dropping. Deer resistant and drought tolerant, this shrub is a delight in the landscape, no matter the season.

Early Bird Purple Crape Myrtle Care

For best blooming, fertilize your Early Bird Purple Crape Myrtle shrub in the spring with a slow-release fertilizer. This shrub prefers to be planted in well- drained soil. For best results, prune after flowering.

Early Bird Purple Crape Myrtle Spacing

To have a dense, formal hedge, plant Early Bird™ Purple Crape Myrtle 3 to 4 feet apart, measured from the center of the shrub to center of the next shrub. For a more informal hedge or foundation planting, space shrubs out at least 5 feet on center.

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EBPURCMY