A shrub; flowers pink in summer??

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  1. timmyjimmy5150

    timmyjimmy5150 New Seed

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    Can someone help me i.d. this shrub? I have 2 of them in my yard and would like another.... They flower pink starting July 1st each year......
    Thanks
    TJ

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    Shrub that flowers pink?? ( photo / image / picture from timmyjimmy5150's Garden )
     
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  3. toni

    toni Mistress of Garden Junque Staff Member Moderator Plants Contributor

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    Lagerstroemia indica (Crape Myrtle, Crepe Myrtle)
    You have a shrub form. To keep it a managable size trim it back in the late fall or early winter after it has finished blooming. New blooms appear on new growth so spring pruning is a no-no.
     
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    cherylad Countess of Cute-ification Plants Contributor

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    Yep... Crape Myrtle.
     
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    chocolate In Flower

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    Good morning, yes correct and there are a few different colours even white.Very good choice.
     

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