LAGERSTROEMIA GRANDE RED™ - CREPE MYRTLE
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Experience three seasons of visual drama in one deciduous tree: deep burgundy spring foliage transitions to brilliant red summer blooms, then fiery autumn colour before winter leaf drop. Lagerstroemia grande 'Red' reaches 4 metres tall and thrives in full sun to partial shade, adapting seamlessly to clay, loamy, or sandy soils—making it equally reliable in humid tropical Queensland or cool southern districts. Proven powdery mildew resistance means you'll enjoy consistent flowering even in damp seasons, while the compact habit suits it as a specimen focal point, deciduous hedge, or street tree without sprawling beyond control. Annual winter pruning keeps it shapely and encourages denser flowering the following summer, and established plants tolerate drought stress once established. Plant in winter when dormant, mulch to retain soil moisture in sandy soils, and you'll have a genuinely low-maintenance tree that flowers prolifically for decades.
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Height & Width |
4m H x 3.5m 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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