Lagerstroemia in shrub, multi-stemmed or on stem

Lagerstroemia | Elf lilac

Full-grown in shrub, multi-stemmed or on stem

The Lagerstroemia (Elf Lilac, Indian Lilac, Summer Lilac, Queen of Flowers) in shrub form does especially well in warm Mediterranean areas. Through thorough selection, breeders succeeded in growing varieties that also do very well in our temperate maritime climate. Several varieties are hardy and resistant to diseases such as mildew.

Hardy species of Lagerstroemia in bush include.
Lagerstroemia ‘Eveline’, Lagerstroemia ‘Caroline’, Lagerstroemia ‘Worlds Fair’, Lagerstroemia ‘Rhapsody in Pink’, Lagerstroemia ‘Hopi’, Lagerstroemia ‘Acoma’, Lagerstroemia ‘Tonto’, Lagerstroemia ‘Victoria’, Lagerstroemia ‘Petit Red’, Lagerstroemia ‘Twilight’, Lagerstroemia ‘Houston’,
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Hardy species of Lagerstroemia on stem include.
Lagerstroemia stems, Muses of Helios

Lagerstroemia ‘Sarah s Favorite’, Lagerstroemia ‘Tuscarora’, Lagerstroemia ‘Acoma’, Lagerstroemia ‘Tonto’, Lagerstroemia ‘Kiowa’,
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The Lagerstroemia in shrub or stem form

In a nutshell

Does well in all soil types, including dry and calcareous soil
Prefers the sunniest and warmest spot in the garden
Lush bunches of flowers for weeks on end
Dark green leaves, brilliant autumn colours before the leaves fall off in winter.
Very decorative bark and trunk markings;
Low-maintenance, prune once a year
Becomes between 1.5 and 3 metres high
Hardy to -15°C

Care tips for the Lagerstroemia in shrub form
Open-grown Lagerstroemia should not be heavily pruned. Annual trimming of the shoots after frost is sufficient to keep the plant in full form. Note that the Lagerstroemia waits a long time to sprout. Patience is a beautiful virtue, the reward is great!
Should it freeze harder than -15°C for a prolonged period, it is wise to cover the plant at the base of the stem with straw or wrap it with burlap.
Ensure that no water remains around the trunk.
Protect the young Lagerstroemias up to 4 years in winter.

Planting a Lagerstroemia in open ground

Make a planting hole of 50 by 50 cm .
If necessary, enrich the soil with some sand and compost or peat.
Add some organic manure or flower soil.
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 and make a mound around the stem. This will prevent water from standing around the stem. A support pole next to the stem will keep the plant nice and straight.
Water the Lagerstroemia well with 10 to 20 litres of water.

Water regularly in the first weeks after planting.

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