FREE: Pink Crepe Myrtle seeds (30)

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Hand Harvested & Organic / 30 seeds per pack

Seasonal Information. Ensure that your Crape Myrtle is planted at least four weeks before your first frost. This will give your tree an opportunity to adjust to its new environment. If your area is experiencing extreme heat, place your potted tree in a well-shaded area, such as a garage, or plant it in a well shaded area of your lawn. Once mature, your tree will be able to handle these temperatures. Typically, though, trees do not experience much growth during times of intense temperature.

Location. Crape Myrtles flourish best in full sun, which will provide exceptional flowering. While the trees will grow in a shaded area, optimal fullness will not be attained, and flowering will be greatly minimized. Any moderate to well-drained soil is acceptable for planting (including clay, loam, or sandy soils), so long as the soil is oxygenated. The ideal pH level for the soil is 6.5, though levels 5.5 – 7.5 are suitable as well.

Planting Instructions . When digging the planting hole for your Crape Myrtle, ensure that its width & depth will accommodate the present root system of the tree. Your tree will benefit more from a substantial planting area than it will from having its roots cut to fit a smaller one. After removing your tree from its container, use your fingers to tease out the roots and ensure moisture. This will encourage them to grow quickly into the soil. Make sure that that the roots are spread evenly and surrounded by dirt to ensure that no pockets of air are present. Once your tree is positioned straight & level, fill the hole back in with its original soil. Pack the loose soil firmly around the roots.