How To: Your Everything Crape Myrtle Guide

🌱 How to Grow and Care for Crape Myrtles – Your Ultimate Guide! 🪴

If you’ve ever wondered how to grow the perfect crape myrtle, you’re in the right place! These stunning, colorful trees are a gardener’s dream—they thrive in warm climates, bloom for months, and require minimal upkeep. But to get the biggest, brightest blooms, it’s essential to know how to properly plant, prune, and care for them. Don’t worry—we’ve got you covered with this easy, fun guide (albeit quite detailed)!

How to Plant Crape Myrtles Like a Pro

Planting a crape myrtle is as easy as digging a hole, but how to position it makes all the difference! These beauties love full sun, so choose a spot that gets at least 6 hours of direct sunlight per day. Make sure the soil is well-draining—crape myrtles don’t like soggy feet! Dig a hole twice as wide as the root ball, set your tree in, and backfill with soil. Water deeply to help the roots settle in, and voila! Your crape myrtle is ready to thrive.

How to Keep Crape Myrtles Blooming All Summer

The key to non-stop color is proper watering and fertilizing. Young trees need regular watering, but once established, crape myrtles are drought tolerant. To encourage big, bright blooms, feed them with a balanced fertilizer in early spring and again in mid-summer. Don’t overdo it—too much nitrogen can lead to more leaves and fewer flowers.

Pruning crape myrtles can seem be intimidating, but learning how to do it right will keep your tree healthy and full of flowers. Remove any dead or crossing branches in late winter, and trim lightly to maintain the shape. Avoid "crape murder"—severe cutting back can weaken your tree and reduce blooms. Instead, aim for a natural, airy canopy that allows light and air circulation.

Shop the Best Crape Myrtles for Your Garden!

Now that you know how to grow crape myrtles like a pro, it’s time to pick the perfect variety! Our Online Store offers a wide selection of crape myrtles in every color and size—from miniature varieties perfect for pots to towering, shade-giving trees. Whether you want deep red, soft pink, pure white, or rich purple flowers, we have the best selection for your landscape.

Ready to grow the most stunning crape myrtles ever? Follow our expert tips to plant, prune, and care for them, and watch your garden come alive with color! 🪴

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