White Lightning Crape Myrtle
Lagerstroemia X Thunderstruck White Lightning Garden Debut
Experience a storm of beauty with Thunderstruck White Lightning Crape Myrtle, boasting brilliant white blooms against striking dark foliage.
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About this plant
The Thunderstruck White Lightning Crape Myrtle is a dazzling addition to any garden, erupting with masses of crisp white flowers throughout the summer. This exceptional cultivar stands out with its dramatic, almost black foliage, providing a stunning contrast to the pristine white blossoms. Beyond its captivating beauty, 'White Lightning' offers a compact, upright growth habit, making it an excellent choice for a variety of landscape applications. Perfect as a specimen tree, a vibrant focal point, or planted in groups for a spectacular summer display, this Crape Myrtle delivers enduring beauty and easy care.
Care & maintenance
Requires minimal pruning; remove spent flowers for continuous blooming and shape as desired in late winter or early spring. Fertilize in spring with a balanced slow-release fertilizer for optimal growth and flowering. Excellent disease resistance.
Quick facts
- Type
- tree
- Mature height
- 8-10 feet
- Mature width
- 4-6 feet
- Sun
- Full sun (6+ hours)
- Water
- Moderate; drought tolerant once established
- Growth rate
- Medium to Fast