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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
We have this currently available in a PB 6.5 container.
Ask for it at your retailer.
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