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Lagerstroemia indica 'Petite Embers'
Wonderful shrub for late summer colour. Large heads of magenta flowers make a spectacular show. Leaves turn red and orange in Autumn. Prefers a sunny warm site. Develops interesting bark as bush matures. Deciduous.
Genus
Lagerstroemia
Species
indica
Cultivar
'Petite Embers'
Common name
Crepe myrtle
Family name
Lythraceae
Place of origin
China/Japan
DETAILS
Height
1 m
Width
1 m
(expected growth in average NZ conditions in 5 to 10 years)
Leaves
Deciduous
Soil Type
Needs well drained soil
Moisture
Avoid wet soil.
Exposure
Prefers a sunny site / Will tolerate moderate frosts
Nourishment / Paradise / Whimsical
Shrubs
Category
Small, height between 1 and 1.5 metres.
Availability
All our current stock has been dispatched out to retailers. If they have none left for you, we are growing another crop to supply as soon as possible.
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