| Size | Price |
| 20-GALLON | $229.99 |
| 25-GALLON | $299.99 |
‘Rhapsody in Pink’ features crepe-papery showy soft pink flowers from mid-summer to frost on upright branches clad with purple tinted foliage. Yellow stamens are showy on a few of the flowers, but stamens never emerge in most flowers. ‘Whit VIII’ is noted for having excellent repeat bloom throughout summer in large part because it is sterile and because new flower buds are formed on old flower panicles.
Best grown in average, medium moisture, well-drained soils in full sun. Does well in loamy, clay soils with good drainage. Benefits from a slow release fertilizer. Overly fertile soils tend to produce lush foliage growth at the expense of flowering with somewhat increased susceptibility to winter injury. Water roots deeply, particularly in dry spells, but avoid wetting the foliage. (Courtesy of Missouri Botanical Garden Plant Finder)
| Common Name | 'Rhapsody in Pink' Crape Myrtle |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Lagerstroemia indica 'Whit VIII' RHAPSODY IN PINK |
| Evergreen or Deciduous | Deciduous |
| Hardiness Zone | 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b |
| Growth Rate | Average |
| Light Requirements | Sun |
| Height | 10 ft. |
| Width | 12 ft. |
| Soil Condition | Well-drained |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Blooming Period | mid summer/early fall |
| Flower Color | soft pink |
| Fragrance | No |
| Foliage Color | purple tinted/dark green |
| Deer Resistant | Yes |
| Size | 20 gallon, 25 gallon |
