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Early Bird Purple crapemyrtles in a trio of containers framing a brick stair entryway
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Early Bird™ Purple Crapemyrtle

Lagerstroemia hybrid 'JD827' PP22718

This early blooming crapemyrtle begins blooming in May, often as early as Mother’s Day and much earlier than other June-July blooming crapemyrtles. Re-blooms in purple for 100-120 days of color.

Light Needs

Full Sun to Part Shade

USDA Zones

USDA Zones
7a - 10b

mature dimensions

6′ H x 3-4′ W
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More About Early Bird™ Purple Crapemyrtle

Bloom/Feature

Vivid purple blooms, reblooming—up to 120 days of color.

Evergreen or Deciduous?

Deciduous

Plant Hardiness

Hardy to 0°F to to 10°F

Key Features

Deer Resistant, Heat Tolerance, Reblooming, Upright Habit

Flowering Season

Spring to Fall

Uses

Accent, Container, Hedge, Mass Planting

Water Needs

Medium

Fertilize

Yearly in early spring

Pruning

After spring bloom

Planting Instructions

• Water before planting

• Plant in full sun to part shade

• Dig hole 2X the width of pot

• Plant 1-2″ above ground soil level, backfill hole with soil

• Water deeply to settle, then add more soil if needed

• Mulch 1-2″ deep around plant, avoiding area closest to stem

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