CRAPE MYRTLE, CRAPEMYRTLE
Lagerstroemia indica
SKU: 2124-015
Description
Lagerstroemia indica, also known as Crape Myrtle or Crepe Myrtle, is a stunning tree which produces beautiful white, pink, red, or lavender flowers that bloom from mid-June, for up to 120 days! Its bark exfoliates, making it an attractive feature in the landscape. Leaves are up to 2" long and offer a spectacular color display in autumn before shedding during winter. The plant prefers full. Drought tolerant. Lagerstroemia indica is a common municipal planting, park tree, and a beautiful addition to home gardens. The Royal Horticultural Society also awarded it the Award of Garden Merit in the United Kingdom.
Type: Flowering ornamental tree
Location: Sun
Height: Up to 20'
Hardiness zones: 6b-9
Seeds per pack: 15
Germination: Start these seeds right away to preserve viability, no matter the time of year. Sow the seeds just under the surface of a sterile seed-start mix, and water in. Then cover them with plastic and place in a fridge for 4 weeks. Be sure they stay moist. After the cold stratification period they are then brought back to room temperature for them to germinate. Germination is generally within 60 days after the warming period, though they could take a few months. If possible, the best location for sowing in March, April and early May, is in a cold frame or cold greenhouse where they will receive the cold period and fluctuating temperatures naturally.
Description
Lagerstroemia indica, also known as Crape Myrtle or Crepe Myrtle, is a stunning tree which produces beautiful white, pink, red, or lavender flowers that bloom from mid-June, for up to 120 days! Its bark exfoliates, making it an attractive feature in the landscape. Leaves are up to 2" long and offer a spectacular color display in autumn before shedding during winter. The plant prefers full. Drought tolerant. Lagerstroemia indica is a common municipal planting, park tree, and a beautiful addition to home gardens. The Royal Horticultural Society also awarded it the Award of Garden Merit in the United Kingdom.
Type: Flowering ornamental tree
Location: Sun
Height: Up to 20'
Hardiness zones: 6b-9
Seeds per pack: 15
Germination: Start these seeds right away to preserve viability, no matter the time of year. Sow the seeds just under the surface of a sterile seed-start mix, and water in. Then cover them with plastic and place in a fridge for 4 weeks. Be sure they stay moist. After the cold stratification period they are then brought back to room temperature for them to germinate. Germination is generally within 60 days after the warming period, though they could take a few months. If possible, the best location for sowing in March, April and early May, is in a cold frame or cold greenhouse where they will receive the cold period and fluctuating temperatures naturally.
