Bashams Party Pink Crape Myrtle is the fastest-growing variety of Lagerstroemia Indica, capable of growing 10ft+ in a single year with proper care. This robust tree is not only incredibly fast-growing but also extremely tough, boasting impressive resistance to diseases and pests. If you’re in need of quick shade, the Bashams Party Pink Crape Myrtle is the ideal choice.
The flowers on this variety are as impressive as its growth rate, with delicate light pink blooms forming in large clusters ranging from 12 to 24 inches long. The tree’s trunk diameter can also double within a year, further highlighting its vigorous growth. While it is sometimes mistakenly sold as the Near East dwarf due to the similarity in flower color, the Bashams Party Pink Crape Myrtle is a full-size tree, maturing to an impressive 30ft tall and wide.
The tree has an upright growth pattern, with branches that weep under the weight of the large flower clusters, creating a graceful appearance. The white and gray exfoliating bark of the Bashams Party Pink Crape Myrtle adds additional texture and interest, especially during the winter months. As autumn arrives, the foliage turns to stunning shades of yellow and gold, providing a beautiful seasonal display.
The Bashams Party Pink Crape Myrtle is an essential addition for any crape myrtle enthusiast, offering unparalleled growth speed, beautiful blooms, and year-round appeal.
- Mature size: Grows to be 30ft tall and wide
- Plant and Pot Size When Shipped: Plants ship 2-4ft tall, well-rooted in 1.15-quart pots with soil. We do not sell bare root plants
- USDA Growing Zone: Suitable for growing in zones 6-10
- Uses: Shade tree, line your driveway or property line, large landscape focal point or large privacy hedge, thick lush borders, exquisite specimen tree
- Drought-resistant: Can tolerate dry conditions once established
- Non-invasive roots: Won't damage nearby structures or plants
- Growth Rate: Extremely fast (10ft+ per year)
- Moderate watering: Requires regular watering when becoming established, very drought resistant when established
- All soil types: Can thrive in a variety of soil types
- Full sun: Requires full sunlight (6hrs+), to produce the best blooms
- Bloom Season: Early summer through fall
- Flower Color: Delicate light pink
- Fall Foliage: Yellow and gold
- Exfoliating Bark Color: White and gray
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If you’re looking for a fast-growing crape myrtle with delicate pink flowers and robust growth, the Basham's Party Pink Crape Myrtle is a must-have. Whether you need quick shade or simply want to add a striking, rapidly growing tree to your landscape, this variety won’t disappoint. Order the Bashams Party Pink Crape Myrtle today and watch it rapidly transform your garden!
