Southern Living Early Bird White Crapemyrtle Live Shrub in 3-Gallon Grower Pot

White Early Bird Crape Myrtle is part of the Southern Living Plant Collection. It produces white colored blooms as early as Mother's Day which rebloom for 100-120 days. Crape Myrtle is a deciduous shrub and will lose its leaves in the Winter. When planting this Crape Myrtle, dig the hole twice as wide as the pot and mix rich garden soil in with your native soil, then leave the top of the root ball 1/2 inch above the ground level when filling the hole with soil. Use a slow release granular fertilizer in Spring. This plant will ship dormant in Winter and is not guaranteed to be in bloom on arrival.

• Foliage:  Early blooming begins in May with soft white blooms that contrast with dark burgundy, curved leaves.
• USDA Zones:  7a – 10b 
• Mature Size:  6ft H x 3-4ft W
• Sun Exposure:  Full sun.
• Soil:  Well-drained garden soil with rich organic matter.
• Fertilizer: Yearly in early Spring.
• Water Requirement: Water until established. Afterwards, medium.
• Ships From:  Alabama
• Landscape Product - Not guaranteed to be in bloom on arrival