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Crape Myrtle question

20 years ago

Has anyone grown both Lagerstroemia indica 'Burgundy Cotton' and L. i. 'White Chocolate'? I can't find a reliable website that describes both varieties to compare. Are they similar in size? in mildew resistance? hardiness? Fall foliage color?

Any help would be appreciated - thanks!

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cfmuehling
20 years ago
Oh, yes!
They're not much difference, actually, except the chocolate has the burgundy foliage that's a darker burgundy.

I haven't any experience with mildew on any of my CMs, so I can't speak to that; you'd have to read the sales blurbs. Fall foliage I don't recall, since I just got them last year. Sorry! Not much help, I guess, but I know their blossoms were both prolific and lovely.
C.
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