The Lagerstroemia Eveline, Worlds Fair, Centennial, Houston and Pixie White are surprisingly beautiful patio plants. They produce beautiful flowers for weeks, the ‘eye-catcher’ of the neighbourhood. Do keep the potted Lagerstroemia indoors in winter.
Lagerstroemia | Elf lilac: Tub plant
Species of potted Lagerstroemia include.
- Lagerstroemia ‘Eveline’ | pastel pink |.
- Lagerstroemia ‘Worlds Fair’ | dark pink | hanging
- Lagerstroemia ‘Houston’ | watermelon red | hanging
- Lagerstroemia ‘Lafayette’ | light purple| hanging
- Lagerstroemia ‘Vitoria’ | red | red
- Lagerstroemia ‘Centennial’ | violet
- Lagerstroemia ‘Delta Blush’ (
‘Mardi Gras’) | pink | - Lagerstroemia ‘Pixie White’ | white
- Lagerstroemia ‘Beverly Rouge’ | red | red
- ... More species click here
Potted Lagerstroemia in a nutshell
- Long-lasting (for weeks!) beautiful flower clusters of 15 to 20 cm .
- Plant in good flower soil.
- Prefers a sunny and warm southern spot.
- Loses its leaves in winter after brilliant autumn colour.
- Low-maintenance, possibly prune once a year.
- Can grow 1.5 metres tall.
- ‘Put inside in winter.
Maintenance tips
Potted Lagerstroemia
- Annual repotting is ideal, biennial is good, triennial is just fine. Always choose a pot that is just a little bigger than the previous one.
- Water abundantly daily in summer. Never let the pot ball dry out. Nor leave water in the pot. Good drainage is important.
- Your Lagerstroemia prefers the warmest spot in your patio or garden.
- Overwinter frost-free in a cool spot. Not too warm otherwise it will sprout too early.
- Occasionally moisten the pot ball a little, but do not leave water in the pot. As the plant has no leaves in winter, it may also overwinter in the dark.
- Put some organic manure around the trunk, e.g. tarred sheep or horse manure. Do not use fresh manure to avoid burning the roots.
- In case of prolonged rain, there is no harm in bringing the plant inside.
Planting a Lagerstroemia in a pot
- Choose a large flower pot.
- Ensure good drainage. A layer of potsherds on the soil is excellent.
- Fill the pot with flower soil, possibly enriched with some manure that slowly releases its nutrients.
- Make a spacious planting hole.
- Submerge the root ball of the Lagerstroemia in water for 10 minutes.
- Remove the plant from its pot.
- Place the Lagerstroemia in the planting hole.
- Water the Lagerstroemia profusely.
- Water regularly in the first weeks after planting.
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