Lagerstroemia indica × fauriei ‘Pocomoke’
Overview
Uses: Small gardens, foundation plantings, patio containers, low hedges, and colorful borders.
Benefits: A compact, dwarf crape myrtle producing abundant pink summer blooms on a dense, rounded shrub. Offers strong mildew resistance and reliable warm-season color without the size of traditional tree forms.
USDA Hardiness Zones: 6–9
Sun: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Life Cycle: Deciduous Shrub
Growth Habit: Rounded, Mounding — dense branching with compact structure.
Bloom Color: Pink
Mature Height: 3–5'
Mature Width: 3–4'
Bloom Season: Summer to Early Fall
Growth Rate: Moderate
Summary
Long-lasting pink blooms in a compact, landscape-friendly form.
Lagerstroemia indica × fauriei ‘Pocomoke’ is a dwarf crape myrtle selected for its manageable size and heavy summer flowering. Dense foliage and abundant pink blooms create strong seasonal color from mid-summer into early fall.
Unlike larger tree-form crape myrtles, ‘Pocomoke’ maintains a shrub habit, making it well suited to smaller landscapes, patios, and border plantings. Its improved disease resistance supports clean foliage through the growing season.
Planted in groups, it forms a vibrant low hedge; as a specimen, it provides a long bloom window when many shrubs have finished flowering.
Care
Pocomoke Crape Myrtle Care
Plant in full sun for strongest flowering. Partial shade is tolerated, though bloom production may be reduced.
Prefers well-drained soil. Water regularly during the first growing season to establish roots. Once established, plants tolerate short dry periods.
Apply a
slow release fertilizer
in early spring to encourage steady growth and flowering.
Light pruning in late winter helps maintain a compact shape. Avoid excessive cutting into older wood.
Container Growing: This compact variety performs well in large containers. Use high-quality potting soil with strong drainage. Monitor moisture closely, as containers dry more quickly than in-ground plantings. Plants hardy in the ground may require winter protection when grown in containers in colder zones.
Size
What Size is the Pocomoke Crape Myrtle for Sale Online?
Plants ship in a greenhouse-grade grow pot at an actively growing stage. Size at shipment varies by season. For current height details, please
contact us
.
How Large Does Pocomoke Crape Myrtle Grow?
At maturity, this shrub typically reaches 3–5 feet tall and 3–4 feet wide, forming a dense, rounded presence in the landscape.
Additional Information
What is the botanical name of Pocomoke Crape Myrtle?
The botanical name is Lagerstroemia indica × fauriei ‘Pocomoke’.
What are some common names for this plant?
This plant is commonly known as Dwarf Crape Myrtle or Pocomoke Crape Myrtle.
Is Pocomoke suitable for small landscapes?
Yes. Its compact size makes it appropriate for foundation plantings, patio containers, and small garden beds. Explore additional compact options in our
Shrubs & Bushes collection.
Does Pocomoke Crape Myrtle have good disease resistance?
This hybrid selection is valued for improved resistance to common mildew issues compared to older varieties. You can browse more summer-blooming shrubs in our
Trees and shrub collections for extended seasonal color.
