(Crepe Myrtle). A beautiful, though not very hardy shrub from China and Korea, with upright growth and oval, dark green, shiny leaves, bronze when young and red in autumn. Large panicles of lovely white, pink or mauve flowers with crinkled, creped petals. Prefers a sunny sheltered site where it can achieve tree like proportions. Also excellent as a conservatory plant.
Common NameCrepe Myrtle
Approx Height (10 yrs.)15-30 cm (6-12")
Soil TypeAll
Soil pHAcid, Neutral, Alkaline
AspectSun
HardinessBorderline
Flowering TimeSummer to Autumn
Flower ColourPink
Plant TypeShrubs
