{"product_id":"7-dark-pink-crepe-myrtle-cuttings-for-planting-drought-tolerant-long-blooming","title":"7 Dark Pink Crepe Myrtle Cuttings for Planting - Drought Tolerant, Long Blooming","description":"\u003cp\u003eDark Pink Crepe Myrtle cuttings offer a rewarding way to grow a classic Southern flowering shrub known for its vibrant summer color and long bloom season. These unrooted cuttings are taken from healthy dark pink crepe myrtle plants and are ready for propagation by experienced gardeners. Once established, crepe myrtles develop into multi-stemmed shrubs or small trees with attractive peeling bark and excellent heat and drought tolerance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCrepe myrtles are prized for their crinkled, crepe-like petals that appear in dense clusters from midsummer into fall. The dark pink flowers create a striking display in mixed borders, foundation plantings, and cottage gardens. These cuttings allow you to propagate new plants that will bring long-lasting color and texture to your landscape for years to come.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlant Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduces clusters of dark pink, crepe-textured flowers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLong blooming season from summer into fall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrought tolerant once established\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttracts pollinators such as bees and butterflies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDevelops attractive peeling bark on mature stems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lagerstroemia indica\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deciduous flowering shrub or small tree\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-drained soil; tolerates a range of soil types\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate; drought tolerant once established\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upright, multi-stemmed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA Hardiness Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6-9\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Season:\u003c\/strong\u003e Summer to early fall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e Varies by cultivar; typically 10-20 feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eTo propagate crepe myrtle cuttings, prepare a well-draining rooting medium such as a mix of peat and perlite. Remove leaves from the lower portion of each cutting and dip the cut end in rooting hormone if desired. Insert the cuttings about 2 inches deep into the medium, water gently, and cover with a plastic dome or bag to maintain high humidity. Place in bright, indirect light and keep the medium consistently moist but not soggy. Roots typically form within 4-8 weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOnce rooted, transplant cuttings into individual pots and gradually acclimate them to outdoor conditions. Plant in a sunny location with well-drained soil. Water regularly during the first growing season to help establish a deep root system. Crepe myrtles benefit from annual pruning in late winter to encourage new growth and abundant blooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e7 Dark Pink Crepe Myrtle cuttings.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blake's Flora \u0026 Soil","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67795495059766,"sku":"FOLIA2-025","price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0994\/4884\/8694\/files\/il_fullxfull.6684538368_pcm0.jpg?v=1792670558","url":"https:\/\/blakesflora.com\/products\/7-dark-pink-crepe-myrtle-cuttings-for-planting-drought-tolerant-long-blooming","provider":"Blake's Flora \u0026 Soil","version":"1.0","type":"link"}