LAGERSTROEMIA indica 'Berlingot Menthe'
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LAGERSTROEMIA indica 'Berlingot Menthe'
Commonly known as Cranesbill myrtle, Crepe myrtle
Ruffled bicolor flowers, pink with white margins. Good autumn leaf colour
£17.50 each
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Ornamental bark
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Pests & Diseases
Under glass. Mealybugs, red spider mites, whiteflies -
Place of origin
China -
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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Bicolor
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Shades of pink
All shades of pink through to Carmine (red) -
White
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PaniclesConical panicles to 20cm (8in) long of flowers 2-2.5cm (¾-1n) across
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Fully hardy
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Entire
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Oblong
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Obovate
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Height
5-6m (16-20ft) -
Spread
5-6m (16-20ft)
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Tall ShrubOr small tree. Peeling grey and brown bark
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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 Size5-6m (16-20ft)
5-6m (16-20ft)
View Planting Tips and Care Advice
Lagerstroemia - Growing Guide
