Lagerstroemia Indica (Crepe Myrtle)
Lagerstroemia Indica (Crepe Myrtle)
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Lagerstroemia Indica (Crepe Myrtle) is a beautiful deciduous shrub or small tree valued for its vibrant summer flowers, attractive branching habit, and elegant garden presence. It produces clusters of crepe-like blooms through the warmer months, adding a bright and colourful display to garden beds, borders, feature planting areas, and landscape designs. Its fresh green foliage, graceful shape, and ornamental bark provide additional seasonal interest, making it a versatile choice for many outdoor spaces.
Perfect for customers wanting a hardy, low-maintenance flowering plant, Crepe Myrtle offers long-lasting beauty and reliable performance in sunny positions. Its showy blooms make it a standout feature during summer, while its deciduous habit adds seasonal change and structure to the garden. Lagerstroemia Indica is an excellent choice for adding colour, charm, and easy-care appeal to residential gardens, courtyards, and larger landscape plantings.
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Mature height
3–6 m
Mature width
2–4 m
Spacing
3–4 m apart
Evergreen/Deciduous
Deciduous
Foliage
Green foliage with showy summer flowers in shades of pink, mauve, red, purple, or white; attractive autumn foliage and ornamental bark
Flowering Period & Fruit Development/Harvest
Summer to autumn
Sun tolerance
Full sun
Maintenance
Low maintenance; prune in late winter to maintain shape, encourage fresh growth, and promote flowering
Root System
Fibrous, moderately spreading root system; generally non-invasive and suitable for garden beds, borders, and feature planting areas