Lagerstroemia speciosa - 60-80 CM C3

Description
The Giant crepe myrtle (Lagerstroemia speciosa) is a very popular, winter-green container plant. Its decorative flowers appear from May to October. The medium green leaves are lanceolate. The location should be as sunny as possible. Well-drained soil is ideal. Under favourable conditions, the Giant crepe myrtle reaches a height of approx. 4 m and grows up to 3 m wide.

Bulletpoints
* suitable for containers

Leaves
The wintergreen leaves of the Giant crepe myrtle are medium green, lanceolate.

Frost hardiness
A frost-free winter at 10 to 12°C is required.

Growth
Upright, branched.

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

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

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

Care
Over time, the soil loses some important properties. The plants should therefore be transplanted into a larger pot with fresh container plant soil every two years in spring.

Flower
Lagerstroemia speciosa forms purple-red flowers arranged in panicles from May.

Use
Tub, solitary