Midnight Magic grows 4-6’ with purple maroon foliage and dark pink flowers. Newly planted crape myrtles will wilt when dry. They are my kind of tree. Soak them well when you water usually only once or twice a week. It is best to water in the early morning. As long as you run the hot water out of the water hose, it will not hurt We water any flower to water in the heat of the day. anytime the flowers are dry, except late in the evening. The foliage needs to dry before dark. If the foliage stays wet all night, it could cause disease. Butterfly bushes live up to their name now. Many butterflies feed off of the flowers. They bloom in shades of purple, pink, white, yellow and one that is almost red named Miss Molly. To keep them blooming continuously, remove flowers as they fade. There is a butterfly bush to fit any space. Their sizes range from one of the smallest: Pink Micro Chip at 2’ to Black Knight which will grow to 8’ or more. Don’t neglect your garden and it will bear all summer. Have a friend or neighbor pick your vegetables when you go on vacation. Spread the bounty. We usually give excess produce to King Outreach Ministries. You can donate surplus to other soup kitchens or food banks in your county. Happy Gardening! To learn more: Mitchell’s Nursery & Greenhouse 1088 W. Dalton Road, King • 336-983-4107 mitchellsnurseryandgreenhouse.com
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