LAGERSTROEMIA indica 'Rosea'

Commonly known as Cranesbill myrtle, Crepe myrtle

Deep rose-pink flowers
Further Reading....
  • Deciduous
    dark-green leaves to 8cm (3in) long, bronze when young.
  • Shades of pink
    All shades of pink through to Carmine (red)
    Rose pink
  • Height
    To 8m (26ft)
  • Height and Spread
  • Spread
    To 8m (26ft)
  • Tall Shrub
    Upright shrub with peeling, grey and brown bark. Flowers to 2.5cm (1in) across are produced in panicles to 20cm (8in) long.
  • 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
  • Full sun

LAGERSTROEMIA indica 'Rosea'

 
  • Additional Features
    Ornamental bark
    Pests & Diseases
    Under glass - red spider mite, mealybugs, whitefly.
    Place of origin
    China.
    Resistant to honey fungus
    These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
  • Flower Shape
    Panicles
    Conical panicles to 20cm (8in) long of flowers 2-2.5cm (¾-1n) across
  • Hardiness
    Fully hardy
  • Leaf margin
    Entire
    		(see photos above)
  • Leaf shape
    Oblong
    		(see photos above)
    Obovate
    		(see photos above)
  • 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.

    Will withstand hard pruning
  • Seasonal Interest
    Autumn
    Summer
  • Soil Conditions
    Fertile well drained soil
  • Wildlife
    Butterfly friendly
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Lagerstroemia - Growing Guide
to 8m (26ft)
 Tall Shrub - guide for size not form Average Person
  to 8m (26ft)
  

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