Introducing the Mauve Passion™ Crape Myrtle, an Original Creation from Southern Charm Crape Myrtles. This dwarf variety matures to a manageable size of 10ft tall and wide, making it ideal for small gardens, privacy hedges, or as a standout specimen tree. The Mauve Passion™ boasts true mauve flowers—light dusty purple with a hint of pink—that bloom prolifically from early summer through fall. Mauve is a subjective color, often described as both purple and pink, and Mauve Passion™ captures that duality perfectly.
The Mauve Passion™ has an upright growth pattern, typically forming a lovely vase-shaped small tree. Its flowers, measuring 6-12 inches long, adorn branches with slightly ruffled medium green leaves. The heavy flower clusters cause the branches to weep gracefully, adding to its charm. The tree also features striking white and gray exfoliating bark, sometimes with hints of light beige, and puts on a show in the fall with foliage in shades of yellow, gold, and orange.
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Mature size: Grows to be 10ft tall and 10ft wide
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Plant and Pot Size When Shipped: Plants ship 1-4ft tall, well-rooted in 1.15-quart pots with soil. We do not sell bare root plants
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USDA Growing Zone: Suitable for growing in zones 6-10
- Uses: Privacy Hedge, border, line your driveway or property line, specimen tree. Let grow naturally for a thick large bush, or prune lower branches for more of a tree-look
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Drought-resistant: Can tolerate dry conditions once established
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Non-invasive roots: Won't damage nearby structures or plants
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Growth Rate: Moderate
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Moderate watering: Requires regular watering when becoming established, very drought resistant when established
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All soil types: Can thrive in a variety of soil types
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Full sun: Requires full sunlight (6hrs+), to produce the best blooms
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Bloom Season: Early summer through fall
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Flower Color: True mauve—light dusty purple with a hint of pink
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Fall Foliage: Yellow, gold, and orange
- Exfoliating Bark Color: White and gray, sometimes with hints of light beige
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At Southern Charm Crape myrtles, LLC, we’re all about color. And if you’re looking for a true mauve—neither fully purple nor fully pink—then the Mauve Passion™ Crape Myrtle is the variety for you. Its unique color, heavy blooms, and graceful form make Mauve Passion™ a must-have for any garden. Order yours today and enjoy the stunning beauty of this unusual color.
