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LAGERSTROEMIA indica 'Rhapsody in Pink'
Commonly known as Cranesbill myrtle, Crepe myrtle
Dark red new growth and soft pink flowers
£17.50 each
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes - Click to close
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Ornamental bark
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Pests & Diseases
Under glass - red spider mite, whitefly, mealy bug -
Place of origin
Garden origin. USA. Stillwater, Oklahoma. Dr. C. Whitcomb -
Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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Deciduousdark green leaves to 8cm (3in) long, bronze when young.
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Shades of pink
All shades of pink through to Carmine (red)Soft pink -
PaniclesConical panicles to 20cm (8in) long of flowers 2-2.5cm (¾-1n) across
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Fully hardy
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Red
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Entire
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Oblong
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Obovate
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Height
2.5m (8ft) -
Spread
1.2m (4ft)
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Tall ShrubOr small tree. Upright-growing. Peeling grey and brown bark. Soft pink flowers appear from crimson buds
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Pruning group 1
Suitable for: Deciduous and evergreen trees, and some deciduous shrubs.
Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Prune wayward or crossing branches to maintain a healthy framework.
When: When dormant in the late winter/early spring. Some in the summer/autumn to prevent bleeding of sap.
Will withstand hard pruning -
Hardy - average winter
Hardy through most of the UK apart from inland valleys, at altitude and central/northerly locations. May suffer foliage damage and stem dieback in harsh winters in cold gardens. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -10°C (14°F)Protect from frost until established -
Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Fertile well drained soil
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Full sun
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Butterfly friendly
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Mature Size2.5m (8ft)
1.2m (4ft)
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Lagerstroemia - Growing Guide
