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LAGERSTROEMIA indica 'Rhapsody in Pink'
Commonly known as Cranesbill myrtle, Crepe myrtle
Dark red new growth and soft pink flowers
Further Reading....
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Deciduous - oblong, dark 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 -
Height - 2.5m (8ft) -
Spread - 1.2m (4ft)
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Tall Shrub - or small tree. Upright-growing. Peeling grey and brown bark. Soft pink flowers appear from crimson buds
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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) -
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Additional Features - 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 fungus - These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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Flower Shape - Panicles - - conical panicles to 20cm (8in) long of flowers 2-2.5cm (¾-1n) across
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Hardiness - Frost hardy (down to -5) -
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Leaf Colour (if not green) - Red -
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Pruning group - 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.
RHS group 1 - will withstand hard pruning -
Seasonal Interest - Autumn -
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Soil Conditions - Fertile well drained soil -
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Wildlife - Butterfly friendly -
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Lagerstroemia - Growing Guide
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2.5m (8ft)
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Useful extras...
Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
2 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants.
Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50
Garden Goodies
Slate Plant Labels
These wonderfully tactile natural slate plant labels are hand made in Cornwall and come with a chalk pen.
Just stick them in your pot or border. Pack of 6.
Only £10.20
Garden Goodies
Slate Tie-on Plant Labels
Hand made in Cornwall, these delightful natural slate labels are perfect for pots.
Comes with chalk pen. Pack of 5
Only £10.20
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