Lagerstroemia ind. 'Pink Velour' - P10.5

Description
The Crepe myrtle 'Pink Velour' (Lagerstroemia indica) is a very popular, deciduous tub plant. Its pink flowers appear from July to September. 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 'Pink Velour' reaches a height of approx. 3 m and grows up to 2 m wide.

Bulletpoints
* Suitable for containers * tolerates pruning

Spread
Asia.

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

Growth
Shrub-like. It usually grows 20 - 30 cm per year.

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 'Pink Velour' forms pink flowers from July.

Use
Tub, solitary

Root
Lagerstroemia indica 'Pink Velour' is a heartroot.