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Exposurefull sun
Waterlow
Typeshrub
Distribution
Lagerstroemia indica rosea
Crape Pink Myrtle
Flower Color
Description
An upright, deciduous shrub or small, multi-stemmed tree to 4m tall, with peeling, grey and brown bark and glossy, dark green leaves, bronze-flushed when young. The foliage takes on red and orange autumn colour. In late summer, if the weather has been hot, it produces pink flowers with crinkled petals, held in conical clusters to 20cm long. Grown against a sunny, sheltered wall and protected from frost when young it will make a stunning specimen plant in mild districts
Mature Height
4m
Mature Spread
2.5m
Plant Characteristics
Foliage
Deciduous
Growth Habit
Spreading
Growth Speed
Slow · 0.1 m/yr
Soil Texture
ChalkClayLoamSand
Soil pH
AcidAlkalineNeutral
Soil Moisture
Well-drained
Hardiness (RHS)
H5
Hardiness (USDA)
Zones 7-9
Flowering Season
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Key Features
ArchitecturalCity and courtyard gardensMediterranean climate plantsPatio and container plantsWall side borders
Available Variants
| Container Size | Details | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 15L1998O | H: 175cm | €121.46 |
| 15L1998o | H: 175cm | €116.64 |
| 10L1998B | H: 175cm | €94.94 |
| 10L1998b | H: 175cm | €89.11 |
| H: 80cm1998Y | H: 80cm | €15.38 |
| H: 80cm1998g | H: 80cm | €11.60 |
All prices include VAT. Availability may vary by season.