Lagerstroemia ind. 'Best Red' - 80 CM STEM 7.5 L

Description
The Crepe myrtle 'Black Solitaire Best Red'® (Lagerstroemia indica) is a very popular, deciduous tub plant. Its red flowers appear from August to October. The black-red leaves are egg-shaped. The location should be as sunny and sheltered as possible. A well-drained and nutrient-rich soil is ideal. Under favourable conditions, the Crepe myrtle 'Black Solitaire Best Red'® reaches a height of approx. 2.5 m and grows up to 2.5 m wide.

Bulletpoints
* beautiful foliage * suitable for containers * tolerates pruning

leaves
High foliage ornamental value. The deciduous leaves of Crepe myrtle 'Black Solitaire Best Red'® are black-red, ovate.

Spread
Asia.

Frost hardiness
Winter protection is advisable in unprotected areas of the garden.

Growth
Bushy, compact.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Pruning
This plant is tolerant of pruning.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny, sheltered position.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: possible all year round (indoors).

Care
Cut back frozen shoots to the healthy wood as soon as there is no longer any danger of frost.

Flower
Lagerstroemia indica 'Black Solitaire Best Red'® forms red flowers arranged in umbels from August.

Use
Container, solitary, ornamental shrub

Root
Lagerstroemia indica 'Black Solitaire Best Red'® is a heartroot.