Lagerstroemia 'Petite Red' plant © copyright  

Lagerstroemia 'Petite Red' ?

  • Shrub
  • 90-120 cm high
  • Red to dark red flowers
  • Notable autumn colour
  • Hardy to approx. -15°C
This dwarf form blooms from summer to fall with an abundance of deep crimson blossoms. The distinctive bark has a smooth, attractive texture. For garden and pot!

Garden use

Use

Solitary Small groups

For wildlife and biodiversity

For bees For butterflies

Ornamental value and special features

Autumn colour

Growth

Fast

Care

Experienced

Planting density

Plant about 3 - 5 plants per m²

Characteristics

Height 90 - 120 cm
Flowering time July - September
Flower colour Crimson, Red
Growth habit Ascending
Growth rate Fast
Hardiness down to about -15°C

Site conditions

Light Full sun
Moisture Dry, Average, Moist
Soil Normal, Heavy
Soil fertility Normal

Botanical information

Botanical name Lagerstroemia 'Petite Red'
Genus Lagerstroemia
Family Lythraceae
Origin Hybrid
Lagerstroemia
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