tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8488599.post8090504715542028859..comments2023-11-03T08:59:11.561-04:00Comments on May Dreams Gardens: Crape Myrtles in Indiana!Carol Michelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07796344366326535406noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8488599.post-83115647545827658982020-09-25T19:24:32.959-04:002020-09-25T19:24:32.959-04:00I purchased a crepe myrtle bush last August from a...I purchased a crepe myrtle bush last August from a local greenhouse. I live in the southern half of Indiana. This year it didn't bloom. It was mid summer before it had leaves.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10896044713564915305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8488599.post-11852433303434519692014-05-08T20:30:04.760-04:002014-05-08T20:30:04.760-04:00How can I get one of your crepe myrtle trees. How can I get one of your crepe myrtle trees. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8488599.post-60221975857341103632013-09-10T18:06:46.746-04:002013-09-10T18:06:46.746-04:00I have a Crape Myrtle growing in Indianapolis on G...I have a Crape Myrtle growing in Indianapolis on Geist Reservoir -Zone 5. Not the nicest winter weather. It is not a cut back. I do trim the suckers that grow on the sides, but it has 3 strong branches and is a story and a half high!Crape loverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12506404230551272386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8488599.post-17863096661684183302011-08-05T16:42:41.624-04:002011-08-05T16:42:41.624-04:00I live in a far Chicago suburb and the 6 Crape Myr...I live in a far Chicago suburb and the 6 Crape Myrtles in various locations well away from the house have survived and grown significantly wider and stronger for the past 5 years. 4 of the 6 have flowers in 2011. The 2 exceptions are the "Country Red" that are in a mostly shade east understory garden. The 2 "Dynamite" have flowered 4 of their 5 years post winter. 2 CatawbaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8488599.post-66535125396633791562011-01-29T15:51:56.605-05:002011-01-29T15:51:56.605-05:00I have been growing crapemyrtles in southeast Penn...I have been growing crapemyrtles in southeast Pennsylvania for 15 years. There are many varieties that grow well here and even develop into small to medium trees. Pink Velour is one of my favorites. Hopi, Tonto, Sarahs Favorite, and Acoma also do well.Davenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8488599.post-20430633326706780682009-03-07T12:25:00.000-05:002009-03-07T12:25:00.000-05:00I live in West Lafayette and have had 2 Crape Mryt...I live in West Lafayette and have had 2 Crape Mrytles for 3 years. This will be the fourth year. They do die back all thge way to the ground but reamerge every spring a little bigger than the year before.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8488599.post-64442724881886522442008-09-30T01:31:00.000-04:002008-09-30T01:31:00.000-04:00They are crepe myrtles here, like the crepes you e...They are crepe myrtles here, like the crepes you eat and crepe paper -- because they're frilly, I imagine. There is a little hat over the first E. I want a crepe myrtle or two; I think they are fantastic plants, with the autumn colour (not all deciduous plants colour up here), the beautiful bark and the small size.Chookiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07230973711859964063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8488599.post-5865482163522676482008-09-29T21:52:00.000-04:002008-09-29T21:52:00.000-04:00Wow, it seems like most are viewing this as good n...Wow, it seems like most are viewing this as good news for us gardeners in zone 5. Just remember, pick varieties known to be root hardy and don't expect it to become a tree. We are in it for the blooms!<BR/><BR/>Carol, May Dreams GardensCarol Michelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07796344366326535406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8488599.post-79566465366906037932008-09-29T20:23:00.000-04:002008-09-29T20:23:00.000-04:00You can grow lilacs AND peonies, and you want crap...You can grow lilacs AND peonies, and you want crape myrtles as well? OK, I'll agree on the condition that you only grow them as shrubs! I'd recommend you keep them away from swimming pools, though: they're messy when they shed.Cindy, MCOKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16094260737874973235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8488599.post-91006894197929707632008-09-29T12:59:00.000-04:002008-09-29T12:59:00.000-04:00Hey there!Good for you! We are overrun with crepe...Hey there!<BR/>Good for you! We are overrun with crepe myrtles in my neck of the woods and though my gardening friends here would poo poo me, I like them. I have two. I have a large Natchez (white) in the front and a volunteer from the neighbors that is lavender. You know the good thing about them? They attract bees. Lots of 'em. That makes me happy. I don't prune my front one at all, Gardenmomma Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09829147691071888606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8488599.post-77731707972388737272008-09-29T12:27:00.000-04:002008-09-29T12:27:00.000-04:00I'm glad to hear it! I'm hoping to find one for my...I'm glad to hear it! I'm hoping to find one for my small garden (zone 6) next year, so it's good to hear that you can keep it low growning by cutting it back every year.Lorihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08439736209874653194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8488599.post-33759100052531786242008-09-29T09:50:00.000-04:002008-09-29T09:50:00.000-04:00That shoiuld have been razzle dazzle.That shoiuld have been razzle dazzle.acornhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01581544144657027437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8488599.post-21874594503837935762008-09-29T09:48:00.000-04:002008-09-29T09:48:00.000-04:00You Southern gardeners wishing for lilacs don't ha...You Southern gardeners wishing for lilacs don't have my sympathy (In fact you can have mine mildew and all). You have camellias, ceonothus and saphoras that I wish I could grow. <BR/>There is another set of cold hardier crepe myrtles called the azzle-dazzle series that stay as small shrubs for containers if necessary.acornhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01581544144657027437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8488599.post-45456218894543334572008-09-29T09:37:00.000-04:002008-09-29T09:37:00.000-04:00I've been so envious of Southern gardeners who sho...I've been so envious of Southern gardeners who show these beautiful trees. I just assumed they wouldn't grow here--hmmm, I may have to run over to our Lowe's and see if they have any.Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01384059342847120951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8488599.post-39958861576552951992008-09-29T09:13:00.000-04:002008-09-29T09:13:00.000-04:00Like Pam, I grew up calling them crepe myrtles (NW...Like Pam, I grew up calling them crepe myrtles (NW Florida, you know), so I won't be changing any time soon, either. But bravo if you can grow them - I'd have a hard time existing without them.<BR/><BR/>The National Arboretum has introduced a number of hybrids that are root hardy to zone 6, but you know you can often "push" a zone if the conditions are right. The ones with Indian names are the Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8488599.post-75830701422877888632008-09-29T07:48:00.000-04:002008-09-29T07:48:00.000-04:00You've got to be kidding says I to the shrub buyer...You've got to be kidding says I to the shrub buyer at our nursery - a crapemyrtle in Chicago ? Are you in zone denial ? He just smiled and said I was waiting to see the look on your face ! Then he pointed to the Magnolia Grandiflora 'Edith Bogue' and smirked.<BR/><BR/>Wish I had a bigger garden.Sweet Home and Garden Carolinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08026451200405491815noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8488599.post-85706335986636534272008-09-29T06:38:00.000-04:002008-09-29T06:38:00.000-04:00Carol, our Lowe's had them on CLEARANCE! $12 and ...Carol, our Lowe's had them on CLEARANCE! $12 and I didn't buy one! They were pretty good-sized, too - three to four feet. I just know I'm going to be sorry I didn't at least try one!Kylee Baumlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04288354709094515651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8488599.post-83387301090322401402008-09-29T02:53:00.000-04:002008-09-29T02:53:00.000-04:00I'm happy that you can grow them, Carol. Only it's...I'm happy that you can grow them, Carol. Only it's a shame you won't have the twisted and muscular trunks of a mature tree.<BR/><BR/>I've grown up seeing this plant name spelled crepe myrtle, so I don't think I'll be changing my tune anytime soon. Tradition, you know.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8488599.post-80752318858513078802008-09-28T22:57:00.000-04:002008-09-28T22:57:00.000-04:00Hi, Carol--first a hearty CONGRATULATIONS! Blotani...Hi, Carol--first a hearty CONGRATULATIONS! Blotanist of the Year, indeed. Easy to see and well deserved!<BR/><BR/>Now, crepe myrtle. I did a long post about six weeks ago and there was much interest about whether they might grow in colder climates, so I'm certain there will be folks who are glad you've added to that conversation and affirmed it can be done in your zone. Thank you!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8488599.post-42010873746407517152008-09-28T22:30:00.000-04:002008-09-28T22:30:00.000-04:00I'm happy for you, but I still envy the lilacsI'm happy for you, but I still envy the lilacsAunt Debbi/kurts momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05663049154538571378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8488599.post-26830844668146603642008-09-28T21:25:00.000-04:002008-09-28T21:25:00.000-04:00This is one southern gal who is glad to hear this ...This is one southern gal who is glad to hear this good news. I really miss the crapemyrtles. I did see those at Lowes but thought it couldn't possibly be true. I just might have to give those a try! Thanks!Robin's Nesting Placehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05894844125547373328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8488599.post-51210245759853699012008-09-28T21:20:00.001-04:002008-09-28T21:20:00.001-04:00Ok Carol, I'll bite: No fair - you've already got...Ok Carol, I'll bite: No fair - you've already got Lilacs!!! No, I am thrilled that you get to have these wonderful trees. They provide us with beautiful bark, stunning and long-lasting blooms and even leaves that change color for us in the fall when few others do down here in Texas. And thanks to Dee for telling us that they are one word ... never seen them treated that way, but I can learn Dianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08681758051433522246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8488599.post-39729929158115352282008-09-28T21:20:00.000-04:002008-09-28T21:20:00.000-04:00We can grow Crepe Myrtles but they don't grow up a...We can grow Crepe Myrtles but they don't grow up and have that beautiful exfoliating bark like they do in the South. I love their blooms no matter what.Lisa at Greenbowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07743973292900758183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8488599.post-75028684874405003132008-09-28T20:03:00.000-04:002008-09-28T20:03:00.000-04:00I don't know what varieties I have, but I did purc...I don't know what varieties I have, but I did purchase them in Williamsburg, Virginia. This year the Japenese beetles didn't attact them very much. I might have to move one of them because it is too shaded and didn't bloom this year. Can I do that without killing it?<BR/>KathyKathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08860986529346765724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8488599.post-34565614019960243252008-09-28T19:53:00.000-04:002008-09-28T19:53:00.000-04:00I know that there are several cold tolerant cultiv...I know that there are several cold tolerant cultivars, but I don't think they will be reliable beyond zone 6. Most likely they will behave more like a cut-back shrub as several have indicated. They grow house sized here and are probably one of my favorite trees. I sell many to people who visit here in the summer and stuff them into trunks to take home to places far colder. This summer I sold Leshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18281256160705697856noreply@blogger.com