7 Dark Pink Crepe Myrtle Cuttings for Planting - Drought Tolerant, Long Blooming

Dark 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.

Crepe 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.

Plant Features

• Produces clusters of dark pink, crepe-textured flowers
• Long blooming season from summer into fall
• Drought tolerant once established
• Attracts pollinators such as bees and butterflies
• Develops attractive peeling bark on mature stems

Growing Information

• Botanical Name: Lagerstroemia indica
• Plant Type: Deciduous flowering shrub or small tree
• Sunlight: Full sun
• Soil: Well-drained soil; tolerates a range of soil types
• Water Requirements: Moderate; drought tolerant once established
• Growth Habit: Upright, multi-stemmed
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 6-9
• Bloom Season: Summer to early fall
• Mature Height: Varies by cultivar; typically 10-20 feet

Planting & Care

To 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.

Once 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.

What's Included

7 Dark Pink Crepe Myrtle cuttings.