'Princess Lyla'® is one of the most compact Crape Myrtles available, making it ideal for the limited space of Houston patio gardens or front-of-border plantings. It boasts excellent resistance to powdery mildew, surviving our humid nights with ease. While it is quite hardy, it requires a well-drained environment. In areas where heavy clay soil is present, we strongly recommend planting in pots or raised beds to ensure the root system is not overwhelmed by standing water during rainy seasons.
Exposure
Full Sun (Essential for heavy flowering)
Height x Width
1.5-2' Height x 2-2.5' Width
Water
Medium; requires consistent moisture until established
Zones
6 - 9
Fertilization
Apply a balanced slow-release fertilizer in early spring
Pruning
Very little needed; remove spent blooms to encourage a second flush of flowers
'Princess Lyla'® is one of the most compact Crape Myrtles available, making it ideal for the limited space of Houston patio gardens or front-of-border plantings. It boasts excellent resistance to powdery mildew, surviving our humid nights with ease. While it is quite hardy, it requires a well-drained environment. In areas where heavy clay soil is present, we strongly recommend planting in pots or raised beds to ensure the root system is not overwhelmed by standing water during rainy seasons.
Exposure
Full Sun (Essential for heavy flowering)
Height x Width
1.5-2' Height x 2-2.5' Width
Water
Medium; requires consistent moisture until established
Zones
6 - 9
Fertilization
Apply a balanced slow-release fertilizer in early spring
Pruning
Very little needed; remove spent blooms to encourage a second flush of flowers
