Planting......

[jacqueg]

Originally Posted by sasie123

It is a beautiful Pink Crape Myrtle, good for zones 3 on to 11. The winters here are down to 10 degrees Farenheit, a few nights per winter.

I am afraid that it may not root, and I will lose it.

In that case, right this minute is a perfect time to plant it.

The air is becoming cooler than the soil, which will encourage root growth instead of top growth, and the plant is naturally slowing active growth, which will prevent drying out.