GreatMyrtle™ French Vanilla Crape Myrtle Shrub
Lagerstroemia x 'G18147'
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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 |
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| #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 |
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| #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
GreatMyrtle™ French Vanilla Crape Myrtle Shrub highlights at a glance!
Specifications
Specifications
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Sun ExposureFull Sun
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Growth RateMedium
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Pollinator Friendly
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Bloom PeriodLate Spring, Summer, Fall
Growing Zones 5-9
GreatMyrtle™ French Vanilla Dwarf Crape Myrtle
Prefer a sophisticated, pristine look that achieves high-end status? Go with one of the most cold-hardy, smallest and earliest-flowering Crape Myrtles on the market!
Compact GreatMyrtle™ French Vanilla Dwarf Crape Myrtle shrub (Lagerstroemia x 'G18147') brings effortless designer style for a high-fashion summer look. Use them throughout your sunny spots to tie the entire look of your landscape design together!
Starting in June, crisp white flower inflorescence blooms high above the foliage. The frilly flower power keeps coming until the first frost of fall! Whether you call them Crepe Myrtles or not, everyone can agree to love them for their long-lasting blooms!
This means months of incredible, creamy blooms with yellow centers! The floral display is all the more impressive due to its well-mounded growth habit and densely-held, umbrella-style canopy.
French Vanilla is a showy treat in the garden. It delivers a rich, lavish presentation...even though it stays small, mounded, and compact.
Buy GreatMyrtle™ French Vanilla Dwarf Crape Myrtle at NatureHills.com today! Our small shrub experts will ship your plants when the time is right for planting in your area.
How to Use GreatMyrtle™ French Vanilla Dwarf Crape Myrtle Shrub in the Landscape
Put French Vanilla's polished charm to work on your patio or balcony. You'll love how crisp everything looks against their backdrop. They look astonishing with blue-flowering perennials. Enjoy creating hardy containers that look great all season long!
Pair them with other white-flowering shrubs, Roses and perennials for an exceptionally restful setting. Enjoy your home any time of day or night with your beautiful Moon Garden.
GreatMyrtles™ are spectacular Thriller shrubs for containers. With a reliably hardy root system, French Vanilla can grace gardens far to the north in Zone 5b.
But they also grow into courteous low hedges in warm winter areas. Create a solid hedge by measuring 18 inches between the centers of two plants.
Line your front walk, or jazz up your foundation plantings. Perk up the front of a mixed border with their flower power!
- Earliest Crape Myrtle to Start Blooming
- Elaborate Flowers from June to Frost
- Compact Shrub Needs Little Pruning
- Thrives in Humid, Hot Weather
- Root-Hardy to Zone 5
- Stem-Hardy to Zone 6
#ProPlantTips for Care
French Vanilla Crape Myrtle shrubs need full sun and well-drained soils. Plan for at least six hours of direct sunlight a day. Support your new Crape Myrtle forever with Nature Hills Root Booster. This symbiotic planting formula gives life-long support for tiny feeder roots and never wears out.
Raise up the shrub in a raised bed, If you have heavy, soggy soil. Don't fight clay soil, simply keep them in a series of outdoor garden containers!
Keep French Vanilla plants watered on a regular schedule for best results. Mulch over the root zone, but don't let it touch the stems directly.
This versatile GreatMyrtle™ cultivar can be grown further north than other cultivars. French Vanilla Dwarf Crape Myrtle behaves as a perennial in Zones 5 and 6, with new growth from the roots each spring.
Zone 5b and 6
These are root-hardy in cold winter areas of 5b and 6. In early spring, cut all of the stems down to the ground.
New flowering will occur starting in June and run all the way through frost. It will grow to a mature size during that season.
Zones 7 - 9
In early spring, prune out several of the oldest, thickest stems every few years. This will reduce the size, remove dead branches and leave the younger stems for the best bloom.
Read more about pruning your Crape Myrtle here in our handy #ProPlantTips Blog! And you can read more about all the GreatMyrtle™ Dwarf Crape Myrtles available here at NatureHills.com.
Don't delay to lock in your French Vanilla GreatMyrtle™! We will sell out of our limited inventory this year...so please act quickly to avoid disappointment.
Place your order for GreatMyrtle™ French Vanilla Dwarf Crape Myrtle shrubs today at NatureHills.com. You'll love our commercial landscape-grade quality!
