Cordon Bleu Crape Myrtle – Soft Lavender Miniature Bloomer

Description

Add elegance and cool-toned beauty to your landscape with the Cordon Bleu Crape Myrtle from Zoned Garden. This stunning variety features soft lavender-blue flower clusters that bloom from midsummer to fall, creating a serene and sophisticated look. Its graceful shape, lush green foliage, and smooth bark make it an exceptional focal point for gardens or walkways.

Reaching 10–12 feet tall, the Cordon Bleu Crape Myrtle thrives in full sun, tolerates heat and drought, and resists mildew with ease. Ideal for both beginner and experienced gardeners, it delivers lasting seasonal color with minimal maintenance.

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🌿 Key Features & Benefits:

• 💜 Soft lavender-blue blooms from summer through fall

• 🌳 Grows 10–12 feet tall — great for small landscapes

• ☀️ Heat- and drought-tolerant for easy care

• 💧 Low maintenance and mildew resistant

• 🍁 Attractive foliage and smooth bark

• 🦋 Attracts pollinators and brightens any garden

FAQs:

Q1: What color flowers does Cordon Bleu Crape Myrtle produce?

A: Cordon Bleu produces soft lavender flowers, making it a charming, subtle alternative to more vibrant crape myrtle colors — perfect for cottage and French garden styles.

Q2: How big does Cordon Bleu Crape Myrtle grow?

A: Cordon Bleu is a miniature variety, staying very compact, which makes it ideal for hanging baskets, small pots, borders, and ground cover applications.

Q3: Is Cordon Bleu suitable for hanging baskets?

A: Yes! Cordon Bleu is one of the few crape myrtles specifically suited for hanging baskets due to its compact, slightly trailing growth habit.