{"product_id":"watermelon-crape-myrtle-5gal","title":"WATERMELON CRAPE MYRTLE 5gal","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-24\"\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-24\"\u003eWatermelon Crape Myrtle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-24\"\u003e (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"29\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-24\"\u003eLagerstroemia indica\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-24 citation-end-24\"\u003e) is a true summer centerpiece, prized for its prolific clusters of ruffled, neon-pink blooms that perfectly mimic the color of ripe watermelon.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"1\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Depending on your landscape needs, you can find varieties ranging from dwarf shrubs like Infinitini Watermelon (2-4 feet) to majestic trees like Tuscarora that reach up to 25 feet. \u003cspan class=\"citation-23 citation-end-23\"\u003eIn Zones 7 and 8, these sun-worshippers thrive in full heat, requiring at least six hours of direct light to fuel their spectacular floral show from mid-summer through autumn.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"2\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-23 citation-end-23\"\u003eGardeners love this plant not just for its color, but for its ruggedness; its woody stems are generally deer-resistant, and it offers stunning year-round interest with exfoliating bark and brilliant orange-red fall foliage. To ensure success in our local soil, blend \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"267\"\u003eWatters Premium Mulch\u003c\/b\u003e with your garden’s native soil to improve drainage and moisture retention. Nourish your plant with \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"388\"\u003e7-4-4 All-Purpose Plant Food\u003c\/b\u003e in early spring to support vigorous growth and a heavy bloom cycle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-23 citation-end-23\"\u003e#WatermelonCrapeMyrtle #WattersGardenCenter #Zone7Gardening #DeerResistant #SummerBlooms\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Alta Nursery, Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44974684602576,"sku":"SH-FL-5-CRAPEMYRTLE-WATERMELON","price":74.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0638\/8331\/3360\/files\/watermeloncm.webp?v=1774975742","url":"https:\/\/wattersgardencenter.com\/products\/watermelon-crape-myrtle-5gal","provider":"Watters Garden Center","version":"1.0","type":"link"}