Crape Myrtles in Hanging Baskets

Crape Myrtles in Hanging Baskets – A Stunning, Cascading Display!

Did you know that Crape Myrtles in Hanging Baskets create some of the most breathtaking floral displays you can imagine? That’s right! Our miniature crape myrtles are perfect for compact spaces, spilling gracefully over the edges of baskets to show off their vibrant blooms and lush foliage. Whether you hang them on your porch, patio, balcony, or garden trellis, these little beauties add a burst of color and elegance to any space!

One of the best things about Crape Myrtles in Hanging Baskets is their incredible versatility. Want to switch up your home landscape with the seasons? No problem! These hanging wonders can be easily moved to different locations, letting you rearrange your space with ease. Whether you want to place them in full sun for optimal blooming or bring them into a patio area for a change of scenery, these adaptable plants make it effortless.

And let’s talk about growth habit—our miniature crape myrtles naturally grow in a way that makes them perfect for hanging baskets. Their gracefully arching branches spill over the sides, creating a stunning cascading effect that looks like a living waterfall of flowers! Plus, their dense foliage stays compact, ensuring a full, lush look all season long.

What makes them even better? Crape Myrtles in Hanging Baskets are low-maintenance and easy to grow! They thrive in well-draining soil, love full sun, and require minimal pruning to keep their shape. Their heat and drought tolerance means you won’t have to fuss over them too much, and they’ll keep blooming all summer long with proper care.

Want to create a one-of-a-kind floral feature? Mix different miniature crape myrtles in a single basket for a stunning multi-colored display! Imagine shades of pink, red, purple, and white all cascading together—pure magic!

At Southern Charm Crape Myrtles, we offer a wide selection of miniature varieties, including our exclusive Bijou Micro Mini’s™, that are perfect for hanging baskets. Whether you’re looking for vivid colors, unique shapes, or easy-to-grow beauties, we’ve got the best selection available online. Plus, with fast, safe shipping, your new hanging basket crape myrtles will arrive healthy and ready to thrive.

Transform your space with Crape Myrtles in Hanging Baskets—your next show-stopping garden feature is just a click away! 🌸

Surprised Crape Myrtles Make Excellent Hanging Baskets?

Seeing a weeping crape myrtle growing from a hanging basket certainly isn't the first thing to come to mind when "crape myrtle" pops into your mind. But with the advent of mounding, weeping miniatures, crape myrtles as perennial hanging baskets are an excellent addition to your outdoor oasis.

Things to Consider

There are a few things to consider when choosing the perfect crape myrtle for your hanging basket.

Would you like long weeping branches, or more of a tight, compact round shape?
Color? (all personal preference of course!)
Pot Size?
Light Exposure?
Ability to Water?

Size

The mature size of a crape myrtle intended for a hanging basket should be no more than 3ft-4ft. Yes, a 3-4ft plant in a hanging basket would be HUGE. But don't worry, it will be pruned to maintain a smaller size and encourage flowering.

Varieties from our Bijou™ Micro-Mini's or the Miniatures are ideal.

Bijou™ Micro Mini's: When you want a Small, Compact Hanging BasketView all

Miniatures: Weeping varieties such as Mardi Gras, New Orleans, Creole and Pixie White make Great Hanging BasketsView all

Pot Size

Starting with a 12-14in diameter pot is just fine. The pot material can be natural fiber, wood or plastic. Crape myrtles aren't picky.

*Just make sure it has good drainage. You should be able to see water running out the base of the pot after a thorough watering. *

Use a peat moss and bark based potting soil just like you would if you were plant them in the ground. You can add a light layer of mulch if you're worried about them drying out, but it's not necessary.

As your crape myrtle grows year after year, you may want to consider upsizing the pot, but this isn't required.

Every third year or so remove your plants from their pot, give them a little root trim, replace the soil and repot. You can certainly use the same pot again or choose another one.

This will do two things:

1. Refresh the soil so that new macro and micronutrients are available.

2. Trimming the roots will encourage the plant to put out new feeder roots enabling the plant to absorb the now available nutrients.

Light

Just like their larger cousins, crape myrtles in hanging baskets like lots of sun. So, place your hanging basket where it will receive 6hrs+ of sunlight throughout the day. It can be a combination of morning, afternoon and dappled light.

Also, you will notice that your crape myrtle hanging basket will grow and flower more on the side that receives more sunlight. To remedy this, simply Roate the basket 180 degrees to expose the other side to the sun.

Watering

Place your hanging basket crape myrtle where it will be easy to water. You will need to thoroughly water them 2-3 times a week in the active growing season. If possible, place them where they can also receive rain...

....Additional Tips....

Fertilizer: Lightly fertilize every 2-3 weeks with a balanced all-purpose fertilizer. See our Fertilization page for more details. Just use less than you would for the same plant in the ground. Start with a small amount and work your way up.

This information doesn't only apply to crape myrtles in hanging baskets, it applies to all crape myrtles planted in pots, no matter what the mature size.