Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
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Central Europe, Southern Europe
Types
Lagerstroemia villosa, Lagerstroemia subcostata, Lagerstroemia microcarpa
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Habitat
Coastal Regions, Open Forest, Swamps
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
H1, H2, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Red
Dark Purple, Pink, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Dark Blue, orange brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Burgundy
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Burgundy
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Burgundy, Dark Red
Dark Green, Yellow green, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
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Light Green
Leaf Shape
Cylindrical
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings, Seperation, Stem Planting
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Requires watering in the growing season
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, fertilize in growing season, Requires high amount of nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Beetles, Insects, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Beetles, Black Spot, Caterpillars, Downy mildew, Mosaic viruses, Powdery mildew, Rust, Scale insects, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
allergic reaction, Asthma
Rash
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Stem, Tree trunks
Flowers
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for woodware, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
LAGERSTROEMIA 'Arapaho'
Rosa Gallica
Common Name
Hybrid Crapemyrtle
Rose of Provins, Gallic Rose, French Rose
In Hindi
क्रेप मेहंदी
Gallica Rose
In German
Crapemyrtle
Gallica Rose
In French
Crapemyrtle
Gallica Rose
In Spanish
Crapemyrtle
Gallica Rose
In Greek
Crapemyrtle
Gallica Rose
In Portuguese
Crapemyrtle
Gallica Rose
In Polish
Crapemyrtle
Gallica Rose
In Latin
Crapemyrtle
Gallica Rose
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lythraceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Subfamily
Lagerstroemieae
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Season and Care of Crapemyrtle and Gallic Rose
Season and care of Crapemyrtle and Gallic Rose is important to know. While considering everything about Crapemyrtle and Gallic Rose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Crapemyrtle season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Gallic Rose season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Crapemyrtle is Clay, Loam and for Gallic Rose is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Crapemyrtle is Acidic, Neutral and for Gallic Rose is Acidic, Neutral.
Crapemyrtle and Gallic Rose Physical Information
Crapemyrtle and Gallic Rose physical information is very important for comparison. Crapemyrtle height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Gallic Rose height is 50.00 cm and width 80.00 cm. The color specification of Crapemyrtle and Gallic Rose are as follows:
Crapemyrtle flower color: Red
Crapemyrtle leaf color: Dark Green and Burgundy
Gallic Rose flower color: Dark Purple, Pink and Purple
- Gallic Rose leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Crapemyrtle and Gallic Rose
Care of Crapemyrtle and Gallic Rose include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Crapemyrtle pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Gallic Rose pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Crapemyrtle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Gallic Rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.