While it won't result in repeat blooming, deadheading crepe myrtle flowers will keep your shrubs looking their best ...

For example, a tall evergreen shrub such as 'Burgundy' Chinese fringe (Loropetalum chinense) makes a nice backdrop for the cherry red, pink, or white blooms of a dwarf crepe myrtle. Then for the ...

When considering how to care for and grow crepe myrtle, these plants are sunseekers ... although I would suggest seeking out a dwarf variety that is more suited to container growing.

Princess Holly Ann' from Garden Debut is a dwarf good for small spaces ... but I'm taking one out), Eucalyptus debuezevillei and four crape myrtles. The biggie is Cornus controversa 'Variegata ...

January in the Garden for Central Florida MacCubbin gives advice on gardening in Florida including care of crape myrtles, dwarf yaupon hollies, hibiscus, lichen on plants, anise, cordyline ...