Basham’s Party Pink
Basham’s Party Pink
(Lagerstroemia indica × fauriei ‘Basham’s Party Pink’)
Introduced in 1965 by Texas horticulturist Lynn Lowrey, ‘Basham’s Party Pink’ is a hybrid between Lagerstroemia indica and Lagerstroemia fauriei. The cultivar was named in honor of Bill Basham, a notable horticulturist from Houston, Texas. Recognized for its exceptional qualities, it has been designated as a Texas Superstar® plant
Uses in Landscaping
- Specimen Tree: Serves as a focal point in gardens and landscapes​
- Shade Tree: Provides moderate shade for patios, walkways, and outdoor living areas​
- Street Tree: Suitable for planting along streets and driveways due to its upright growth habit
- Wildlife Attraction: Attracts bees, butterflies, and birds, enhancing local biodiversity
General Information
- Common Name: Basham’s Party Pink Crape Myrtle​
- Scientific Name:Lagerstroemia indica × fauriei ‘Basham’s Party Pink
- Family: Lythraceae​
- Plant Type: Deciduous flowering tree
- ​Mature Size: 20-30 feet tall, with a spread of 15-25 feet​
- Growth Rate: Fast-growing; can achieve 12-15 feet of growth per year under optimal conditions
Description
- Foliage: Dark green leaves that transition to shades of orange-red in the fall
- ​Flowers: Large clusters of soft lavender-pink blooms appearing from late spring through early summer​
- Bark: Smooth, exfoliating bark that reveals a mosaic of light tan, gray, and silver hues with reddish-brown undertones​
- Form: Upright, vase-shaped canopy suitable for single or multi-trunk growth​
Growing Conditions
- Sunlight: Thrives in full sun; at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily​
- Soil: Adaptable to various soil types, provided they are well-drained; tolerates slightly acidic to slightly alkaline soils​
- Watering: Requires regular watering during establishment; exhibits drought tolerance once established​
- Climate Zones: USDA Hardiness Zones 7-9
Care & Maintenance
- Pruning: Perform in late winter or early spring to maintain desired shape and promote vigorous blooming
- ​Fertilizing: Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring for optimal growth and flowering​
- Pest & Disease Resistance: Demonstrates resistance to powdery mildew and common pests; selecting planting sites with good air circulation enhances health
Additional Notes
- Disease Resistance: The hybrid vigor from its parent species imparts enhanced resistance to diseases and pests.​
- Blooming Season: While the primary bloom period is late spring to early summer, with adequate moisture and favorable conditions, it may produce additional flushes of blooms throughout the summer.
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