| They should be okay in Cape Cod. Plant on the south side of a building if you don't get adequate summer heat--which they love! They are all over the place in northeastern NJ as well (NJ/NYC Metro Area). Consider the size and shape you want as well as color (there are minis, dwarfs, semi-dwarfs, etc. up to trees) I have Zuni which have magenta flowers (I like them because they are very vertical and don't really grow into the yard and still provide privacy. Also have the super red 'Dynamite' variety. Good luck! |
Here is a link that might be useful: Zuni Crape Myrles
| It is best to plant your Crape Myrtle here in Zone 7 by October 15th if you are going to and the roots will become established over the winter. Just use a layer of mulch around the plant to protect it. I have overwintered crape mrytle in a pot insulated with a blanket and plastic. You can also use burlap as well. My now 15 foot 'Sioux' Crape started off in a pot its first season and made it just fine. You can keep it in a greenhouse but don't even really need a heater since the tree will be dormant. It should be kept watered however throughout the winter. Crape Myrtle are a wonderful plant-one of my favorites! So much that I had to write about them in my blog. Here is a link to the article which you may enjoy. |
Here is a link that might be useful: Crape Myrtle
