| | | Family | Lythraceae | | Plant Type | deciduous shrub | | Zone | USDA: 6a - 9b RHS: H - FH EGF: H2 - H5 Australia: 1 - 3 | | Care Level | medium | | Height | 0.6 - 1.5 m (2 - 5 ft) | | Spread | 0.6 - 1.2 m (2 - 4 ft) | | Light | full sun | | Soil Moisture | average, well-drained | | Soil Type | | | Soil pH | | | | Description | The deciduous shrub Lagerstroemia indica 'Velma's Royal Delight' (crape myrtle) bears showy blossoms during mid summer to early autumn. | | Special Characteristics | In the fall, Lagerstroemia indica 'Velma's Royal Delight' offers a beautiful display of autumn colour. | | |