Lagerstroemia ind. 'Eveline'? - P9

Description
The Crepe myrtle 'Eveline'® (Lagerstroemia indica) is a very popular, deciduous tub plant. Its pink-coloured flowers appear from August to October. The medium green 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 'Eveline'® reaches a height of approx. 2 m and grows up to 1.8 m wide.

Bulletpoints
* the flowers are highly favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * suitable for containers * tolerates pruning

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Crepe myrtle 'Eveline'® are medium green, egg-shaped.

Spread
Asia.

Frost hardiness
Winter protection is required in unprotected areas of the garden. Potted plants are best overwintered in a frost-free place.

Growth
Shrub-like.

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 'Eveline'® forms pink-coloured flowers from August.

Use
Tub, solitary, group planting, bee pasture

Root
Lagerstroemia indica 'Eveline'® is a heartroot.