Shrubs
Lagerstroemia 'Peppermint Mocha'
Peppermint Mocha crape myrtle
Rosy pink flowers appear in well-defined clusters above glossy dark green leaves and red stems. This compact selection blooms in late summer into early fall. Its listed size reflects northern trials with winter dieback; warmer gardens can produce larger plants.
At a glance
- Sun
- Full sun
- Mature size
- 2.5 ft. with winter dieback tall × 2.5–3 ft. wide
- Water
- Well-drained soil; water regularly while establishing
- Hardiness
- USDA zones 5b–10
- Bloom
- Rosy pink; summer
Sizes & prices
- #3variegated$49.99
Catalog updated September 8, 2026. This is not a live stock count; please call to confirm availability and price.
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Seasonal interest
- Foliage
- Deciduous.
Growing & care
- Pruning
- Remove dead or crossing branches in late winter or early spring; avoid topping healthy trunks.
- Cold-climate care
- Wait for spring growth before deciding which stems survived winter.
Sources & photo credits
Photo: Photo courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc. · Supplier promotional-use license; credit required; no sublicensing or downloadable image offering
Reviewed September 21, 2026. Growing conditions vary by location.