LAGERSTROEMIA SLENDER BLACK™ - CREPE MYRTLE
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IMPROVED PRODUCT DESCRIPTION:
Dramatic black foliage and burgundy spring growth make Lagerstroemia Slender Black™ a standout feature shrub that commands attention in any Australian garden without demanding constant fussing. This compact deciduous crepe myrtle reaches just 1.5 metres tall by 1 metre wide, thriving in full sun to partial shade across all soil types including clay, loamy, and sandy conditions—making it equally at home in Queensland's humid coastal gardens, inland heat, or southern frost-prone regions. Naturally resistant to powdery mildew and highly drought tolerant once established, it needs only occasional late-winter pruning to maintain shape or encourage denser growth. Use it as a low-maintenance screening shrub, ornamental focal point, or even a deciduous hedge where year-round foliage colour matters more than flowers. Plant in autumn or early spring with mulch around the base to retain moisture during establishment, then step back and watch it thrive with minimal intervention.
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Height & Width |
1.5m H x 1m wide |
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Flowers |
Bright red flowers in Summer and Autumn |
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Aspect |
Full sun to part shade - tolerates drought, frost and humidity |
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Soil Type |
suited to most soil types |
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Maintenance |
Water as required for 8-13 weeks until established - prune back during winter to encourage a dense growth habit |
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LAGERSTROEMIA SLENDER BLACK™ - CREPE MYRTLE
IMPROVED PRODUCT DESCRIPTION:
Dramatic black foliage and burgundy spring growth make Lagerstroemia Slender Black™ a standout feature shrub that commands attention in any Australian garden without demanding constant fussing. This compact deciduous crepe myrtle reaches just 1.5 metres tall by 1 metre wide, thriving in full sun to partial shade across all soil types including clay, loamy, and sandy conditions—making it equally at home in Queensland's humid coastal gardens, inland heat, or southern frost-prone regions. Naturally resistant to powdery mildew and highly drought tolerant once established, it needs only occasional late-winter pruning to maintain shape or encourage denser growth. Use it as a low-maintenance screening shrub, ornamental focal point, or even a deciduous hedge where year-round foliage colour matters more than flowers. Plant in autumn or early spring with mulch around the base to retain moisture during establishment, then step back and watch it thrive with minimal intervention.
|
Height & Width |
1.5m H x 1m wide |
|
Flowers |
Bright red flowers in Summer and Autumn |
|
Aspect |
Full sun to part shade - tolerates drought, frost and humidity |
|
Soil Type |
suited to most soil types |
|
Maintenance |
Water as required for 8-13 weeks until established - prune back during winter to encourage a dense growth habit |
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