FEATURED PLANTS
Plants specially selected for our area.
At Mostardi's we have been proud supporters of the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society. Their Gold Medal Plant Program has influenced many of the plants we offer here at the nursery. We hope you will watch this site for featured plants.
Common Name: Crapemyrtle,
Common Botanical Name: Lagerstroemia indica ‘Whit III’ Pink Velour®
Cultivar Name:
Plant Type: Deciduous Shrub
Description: Lagerstroemia indica ‘Whit III’ Pink Velour® is a proven-hardy Crape myrtle suitable for more northern gardens. One of the more colorful varieties, Pink Velour® parades flashy magenta-pink flower clusters atop shiny burgundy foliage in mid-summer. Pink Velour has been chosen for its cold tolerance and resistance to powdery mildew. Its relatively late bloom time justifies its place in the landscape. Plant as a specimen or near the foundation. Prune in late August or early spring. Grows 10’ H x 6’ W. Hardy in zones 6 to 9.
Hardiness Zones: 6 to 8
Sun/Shade Preference: Sun
Soil Condition Preference: Moderate
Special Attributes:
- Drought Tolerant
- Disease Resistant
- Deer Resistant
- Winter Interest
- Interesting Bark
- Fall Foliage Color
- Urban Tolerant
Plant Height: 10- 20 feet
Bloom Time: Summer / Fall Flower
Color: Pink Foliage
Color: Purple
Fall Color: Purple
Plant Uses:
- Specimen
- Urban Park
- Screen / Hedge
- Border
- Foundation
Year Won: 2007 |
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Quick links to featured plants...
Prunus 'Okame'
Osmanthus
'Weigela 'Wine & Roses'
Clethra, Dwarf Summersweet
Crape Myrtle 'Pink Velour'
Hydrangea 'Limelight'
Itea virginica 'Henry's Garnet'
Daphne 'Jim's Pride'
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