Crape Myrtle

About this plant

The Lagerstroemia x 'Thunderstruck Lavender Skies' Crape Myrtle lives up to its name, unleashing a cascade of stunning lavender-purple flowers that will electrify your garden from summer into fall. This exceptional cultivar from the Thunderstruck series is celebrated for its vigorous growth, strong disease resistance, and captivating floral display. Beyond its exquisite blooms, this Crape Myrtle features attractive bark that peels to reveal a smooth, mottled surface, providing year-round visual interest. Its upright, spreading habit makes it an excellent choice for a specimen tree, an eye-catching accent, or an impressive addition to a mixed border. 'Thunderstruck Lavender Skies' brings a touch of dramatic elegance and long-lasting color, transforming your outdoor space into a vibrant haven. Its resilience and beauty make it a truly valuable asset for any landscape.

Installation timing

When we're in season, outside of the winter months, our goal is to get your plants installed within about two weeks. That window gives us enough time to secure your plants from our supplier and find a spot on the schedule. Throughout the process we stay in touch through notifications and your existing client portal on the main A Cut Above website, which is separate from this landscaping plants shop.

Care & maintenance

Thrives in well-drained soil. Prune in late winter or early spring to shape and promote vigorous blooming. Remove spent flowers to encourage new flushes. Apply a balanced fertilizer in spring for optimal growth.

Watering suggestions

Proper watering is the single most important factor in your plant's survival after installation. Newly installed plants have a limited root system and rely on you for consistent moisture while they establish.

• First 2 weeks: Water deeply every day (or every other day in cooler, wet weather), soaking the root ball and surrounding soil.
• Weeks 3–12: Water deeply 2–3 times per week, adjusting for rain, heat, and soil drainage.
• After establishment: Water deeply about once a week during the growing season, and more often in extreme heat or drought.
• How to check: Stick a finger 2–3 inches into the soil near the roots — if it's dry, it's time to water. Deep, less-frequent watering encourages strong roots; shallow daily sprinkles do not.
• Avoid: Overwatering (soggy, waterlogged soil) is just as harmful as underwatering and can drown roots.

Watering needs vary by plant, season, soil, and exposure. Because proper watering is the customer's responsibility after installation, please make sure you understand and can follow these suggestions before ordering.

Good to know: plants and trees purchased from and installed by A Cut Above include a one-year limited warranty from the date of installation. Because plant survival depends heavily on proper watering and care after installation, losses caused by improper care, neglect, animal or chemical damage, or extreme weather are not covered, and we must be given the chance to inspect a struggling plant before it's removed or replaced. Coverage is one replacement per plant. Read our warranty info.