Hi all -- When I bought my house last year, the landscaper that did the
initial work on the property planted three crepe myrtles that are now about
4.5 feet tall. One of them has bloomed three times since planting, but the
others have never even set buds. I don't know what the particular cultivars
are, I just know that they're supposed to be tree-sized eventually (10-15
feet tall) and each is supposed to have blooms of a different color (the one
that's blooming now is deep plum/pink and the other two are supposed to be
white and purple). Can anyone think of a reason why two of these three
similarly situated crepe myrtles haven't bloomed yet? Are there particular
cultivars that don't bloom until later in their growth cycle? Thanks in
advance for any info.

Rhonda
Richmond, VA
USDA Zone 7



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Natty Dread wrote:
Hi all -- When I bought my house last year, the landscaper that did the
initial work on the property planted three crepe myrtles that are now about
4.5 feet tall. One of them has bloomed three times since planting, but the
others have never even set buds. I don't know what the particular cultivars
are, I just know that they're supposed to be tree-sized eventually (10-15
feet tall) and each is supposed to have blooms of a different color (the one
that's blooming now is deep plum/pink and the other two are supposed to be
white and purple). Can anyone think of a reason why two of these three
similarly situated crepe myrtles haven't bloomed yet? Are there particular
cultivars that don't bloom until later in their growth cycle? Thanks in
advance for any info.

Rhonda
Richmond, VA
USDA Zone 7

Is the soil of the same quality for each tree? They might need
fertilizer. It could also be transplant shock or something.

It might take some patience. Also, fertilize the trees in the
fall-winter. Tree spikes work well; don't overdo it. Plants need a
certain amount (hours per day) of bright-light or sun to bloom.

On Fri, 06 Oct 2006 15:02:01 GMT, "Natty Dread"
wrote:

Hi all -- When I bought my house last year, the landscaper that did the
initial work on the property planted three crepe myrtles that are now about
4.5 feet tall. One of them has bloomed three times since planting, but the
others have never even set buds. I don't know what the particular cultivars
are, I just know that they're supposed to be tree-sized eventually (10-15
feet tall) and each is supposed to have blooms of a different color (the one
that's blooming now is deep plum/pink and the other two are supposed to be
white and purple). Can anyone think of a reason why two of these three
similarly situated crepe myrtles haven't bloomed yet? Are there particular
cultivars that don't bloom until later in their growth cycle? Thanks in
advance for any info.

Rhonda
Richmond, VA
USDA Zone 7



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Basic human psychology is one of my subroutines.

"Natty Dread" wrote in message
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Hi all -- When I bought my house last year, the landscaper that
did the initial work on the property planted three crepe myrtles
that are now about 4.5 feet tall. One of them has bloomed three
times since planting, but the others have never even set buds. I
don't know what the particular cultivars are, I just know that
they're supposed to be tree-sized eventually (10-15 feet tall)
and each is supposed to have blooms of a different color (the
one that's blooming now is deep plum/pink and the other two are
supposed to be white and purple). Can anyone think of a reason
why two of these three similarly situated crepe myrtles haven't
bloomed yet? Are there particular cultivars that don't bloom
until later in their growth cycle? Thanks in advance for any
info.

Rhonda
Richmond, VA
USDA Zone 7

They might have trouble with less that 6-8 hours of sun per day.
They might have been pruned in late spring/early summer. I
wouldn't worry with such small trees the first year. Prune in
autumn till early spring if they need it and enjoy your blooms
next summer!

--
elizabeth, Baton Rouge, LA
http://community.webshots.com/user/elott63

Crape myrtles bloom on new growth. Shape them in very early spring
(February here where I am in S.C. Texas) and never prune them before
the cold weather is looming. This will promote new growth and if you
get a cold snap those tips will burn back.

Crape myrtle is not ordinarily a heavy feeder, but you can give them a
nice fertilization in spring by using a quality, certified organic
fertilizer and top dress with quality compost.

On Fri, 06 Oct 2006 15:02:01 GMT, "Natty Dread"
wrote:

Hi all -- When I bought my house last year, the landscaper that did the
initial work on the property planted three crepe myrtles that are now about
4.5 feet tall. One of them has bloomed three times since planting, but the
others have never even set buds. I don't know what the particular cultivars
are, I just know that they're supposed to be tree-sized eventually (10-15
feet tall) and each is supposed to have blooms of a different color (the one
that's blooming now is deep plum/pink and the other two are supposed to be
white and purple). Can anyone think of a reason why two of these three
similarly situated crepe myrtles haven't bloomed yet? Are there particular
cultivars that don't bloom until later in their growth cycle? Thanks in
advance for any info.

Rhonda
Richmond, VA
USDA Zone 7



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Basic human psychology is one of my subroutines.