Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Tree
Origin
South America, Argentina, Brazil
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Types
Helen Campbell spider flower, Queen Series spider flower, Violet Queen spider flower
Lagerstroemia villosa, Lagerstroemia subcostata, Lagerstroemia microcarpa
Habitat
vacant lots, wastelands, yards
Coastal Regions, Open Forest, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
6-10
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
10-6
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 24
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Purple, Pink, Rose, Lavender
Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Burgundy, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Cylindrical
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From bulbs, Seedlings, Seperation, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Needs watering once a week, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, fertilize in growing season, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Beetles, Insects, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Skin irritation
allergic reaction, Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Borders
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antinociceptive
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Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Stem, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Used for bedding in gardens
Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for woodware, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Landscape
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CLEOME hassleriana
LAGERSTROEMIA 'Arapaho'
Common Name
Cleome, Pink Queen, Spider Flower
Hybrid Crapemyrtle
In Hindi
Pink Queen
क्रेप मेहंदी
In German
rosa Königin
Crapemyrtle
In French
Reine rose
Crapemyrtle
In Spanish
Reina de color rosa
Crapemyrtle
In Greek
ροζ Βασίλισσα
Crapemyrtle
In Portuguese
Rainha -de-rosa
Crapemyrtle
In Polish
Różowa Królowa
Crapemyrtle
In Latin
Regina Pink
Crapemyrtle
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Myrtales
Family
Cleomaceae
Lythraceae
Genus
Cleome
Lagerstroemia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Cleomeae
Lagerstroemieae
Subfamily
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Lagerstroemieae
Season and Care of Pink Queen and Crapemyrtle
Season and care of Pink Queen and Crapemyrtle is important to know. While considering everything about Pink Queen and Crapemyrtle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pink Queen season is Summer and Crapemyrtle season is Summer. The type of soil for Pink Queen is Sand and for Crapemyrtle is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Pink Queen is Acidic, Neutral and for Crapemyrtle is Acidic, Neutral.
Pink Queen and Crapemyrtle Physical Information
Pink Queen and Crapemyrtle physical information is very important for comparison. Pink Queen height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Crapemyrtle height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Pink Queen and Crapemyrtle are as follows:
Pink Queen flower color: White, Purple, Pink, Rose and Lavender
Pink Queen leaf color: Green
Crapemyrtle flower color: Red
- Crapemyrtle leaf color: Dark Green and Burgundy
Care of Pink Queen and Crapemyrtle
Care of Pink Queen and Crapemyrtle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pink Queen pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and 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. In summer Pink Queen needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Crapemyrtle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.