Black Diamond® Lavender Lace™ Crape Myrtle
Lagerstroemia indica (PP 27335)
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Delivery and Shipping
Delivery and Shipping
Shipping
To obtain a more accurate shipment time-frame, simply enter your zip code in the “Find Your Growing Zone” box to the right. Our plants are grown all over the country and lead time on items may be different because of this. Once your order is placed, you will also receive the specific shipment time-frame information as part of your order confirmation. Once an item ships, you will receive shipment notification and tracking numbers, so you can follow along while your plant travels to your doorstep. We use FedEx, UPS, or USPS at our discretion.
Due to winter weather we have put a hold on shipping to the areas shown below in grey. You can still order now and we will ship the plant to you during an appropriate time for your zone.
Standard Shipping Rates
At Nature Hills we handle, package and ship the products you order with the utmost care to ensure healthy delivery. Shipping and handling charges are calculated based on the tables below. Please note that some items include an additional handling surcharge, these will be noted on the item's product page.
| From | To | S&H |
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| $0 | $19.99 | $24.99 |
| $20 | $49.99 | $29.99 |
| $50 | $69.99 | $34.99 |
| $70 | $99.99 | $39.99 |
| $100 | $129.99 | $44.99 |
| $130 | $149.99 | $48.99 |
| $150 | $150+ | Approx 28% |
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Understanding Plant Options
Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:
- Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
- Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements
Container Plant Sizes
Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.
Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| 2" x 2" x 3" | 0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts | 0.20 - 0.23 dry liters |
| 4" Container | 0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts | 0.35 - 0.96 dry liters |
| 4.5" Container | 0.65 dry quarts | 0.72 dry liters |
| 6" Container | 1.4 dry quarts | 1.59 dry liters |
| 1 Quart | 1 dry quart | 1.1 dry liters |
| 5.5" Container | 1.89 dry quarts | 2.08 dry liters |
Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| 2 Quart | 2 dry quarts | 2.2 dry liters |
| #1 Container | 2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts | 2.49 - 4.11 dry liters |
| 5" x 5" x 12" | 3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts | 3.85 - 4.74 dry liters |
Mature Plants (2-4 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #2 Container | 1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons | 5.24 - 7.75 dry liters |
| #3 Container | 2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons | 8.14 - 12.16 dry liters |
Large Plants (3-5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #5 Container | 2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons | 12.86 - 20.35 dry liters |
| #6 Container | 5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons | 23.12 - 26.42 dry liters |
| #7 Container | 5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons | 26.34 - 28.76 dry liters |
Bare Root Plants
Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.
Common Sizes:
- Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
- Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet
Important Notes
Container Volume Specifications
- Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
- Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
- Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents
Growing Conditions
- Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
- Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
- Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment
Seasonal Availability
- Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
- Container plants are available throughout the growing season
- Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes
Questions?
For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.
Plant Highlights
Black Diamond® Lavender Lace™ Crape Myrtle highlights at a glance!
Specifications
Specifications
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Botanical Name
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Growing Zones
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Mature Height
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Mature Spread
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Sun ExposureFull Sun
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Moisture
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Soil
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Growth RateMedium
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Flower Color
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Fall Color
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Pollinator Friendly
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Pollinator Required
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Fragrant
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Pruning Time
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Bloom PeriodLate Spring, Summer, Fall
Growing Zones 7 - 10
You'll love the contrast of dark leaves and bright blooms when you buy a Black Diamond® Lavender Lace™ Crape Myrtle PP 27335 (Lagerstroemia indica 'CS2012-12') for your landscape! Bright pinkish-purple papery flower clusters just pop against the dark purple foliage of this fantastic upright shrub, further accented by glowing yellow centers on each little floret that makes up the big flouncy blooms!
The dramatic dark foliage is the perfect counterpoint to the lacy bright purple blossoms! Setting the stage for other plants around it as well to contrast against their greenery. Pollinators and Hummingbirds will come out of the woodwork and you'll feel guilty stealing a few stems for your bouquets! But you'll get over it when new blooms keep popping for a long-lasting floral display! Lavender Lace™ has dramatic blooms that can last right up until frost in many regions!
Black Diamond® Crape Myrtles are truly easy-care and so versatile in the landscape! Hardy shrubs throughout USDA plant hardiness zones 7-10, these mid-sized flowering ornamentals grow into full and upright 8-12 foot tall bushes that only spread 6-8 feet in width! You can of course prune them smaller to fit your needs!
Planting and Application:
Lavender Lace™ loving the sun as much as you do, plant a hedge of Crape shrubs around your poolside seating or outdoor entertaining rooms for lush privacy and butterfly-friendly blooms galore! Create unique Cottage gardens with a modern twist of this shrubs dark foliage, or add some drama to the Mixed Shrub border.
Lavender Lace™ looks fantastic mixed and matched with other Black Diamond® Crape Myrtles! You can let these shrubs grow naturally into their rounded form with the branching to the ground for maximum privacy. Try mixing Lavender Lace™ with Purely Purple™ and Mystic Magenta™
You'll love watching traffic slow down as they drive past your yard lined with a row of Black Diamond® Crapes screening your front yard off from the sidewalk, or a row lining your driveway and creating friendly fences! Use these long-bloomers as backdrops and property defining hedges!
Go bold by creating a tree-form of your Lavender Lace™ by exposing the lower third of the multi-trunked growth and create a gorgeous specimen! Plant a tree-form Crape as a crown jewel to a landscape bed, soften the corner of your home's foundation with a flowering accent tree, or set one on a raised berm in your front yard for a long-lasting and colorful focal point! Lavender Lace™ can also be planted in an oversized, decorative, outdoor container on your deck or patio!
- Dark, Dramatic Foliage & Stems All Season
- Masses of Vibrant, Lavender Blooms from Late Spring to Fall
- Pollinator & Hummingbird Favorites
- Fantastic in Containers, Small Gardens, Balconies, Patios or Porches
- Great for Tall or Low Flowering Hedges & Line Driveways or Fences
#ProPlantTips for Care:
When planting Crape Myrtle shrubs in the ground, look for a location that has full sun and well-drained soil. Water new plants regularly during the first season to get the roots established, then extend the period between watering during the second season to encourage deep root development.
Crape Myrtle responds well to mulching to hold in moisture more consistently and insulate the roots. Cover the ground to 3 to 4 inches deep to 3 feet outside the canopy.
All Crape Myrtles flowers on new wood. This is great, because it means that even heavy pruning in late winter or early spring will not affect this season's flowers. Learn how to avoid Crape-murder when pruning your Crape Myrtle. Deadhead after flowers fade to encourage new blooms and extend your flowering season, and wait until late winter or early spring to prune for size and shape.
In Zone 6, this versatile plant will behave as a perennial in the ground and regrow from the roots in the spring. Place a layer of straw around the crown of the plant in the winter to ensure it returns, even in the coldest years. In spring, simply trim off any old winter-damaged wood and prepare for new growth.
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerant Once Established
- About Any Well-Drained Soil
- Blooms on New Wood - Prune in Early Spring
- Highly Mildew Resistant & Deer Seldom Bother Them
- Low Maintenance & Easy-Care
- Use as a Colorful Annual in Zones 3 - 5
Bring dark drama and bright color together as one in your landscape this year when you order a Black Diamond® Lavender Lace™ Crape Myrtle from Nature Hills today! Get the best of both worlds delivered to your doorstep!
