Description
If you are looking for a continuous blooming resilient shrub, here you are. Near non stop from June to Sept and is much loved by hummingbirds and other nectar/pollen seekers. Will tolerate moderate pruning. Heavy pruning will divert its energy into regrowing branches instead of producing flowers. Can be trained to be a single or multitrunked form.
- Seed Count: 20-25
- Collection Date: Oct 2024
- Hardiness Zone: 5-9
- Height and Width: 5m x 3m
- Germination test type: cut
- Family: Lythraceae
How to germinate Lagetrstroemia indica seeds:
Soak 24 hours; sow thinly 1 cm deep in medium of equal mix of peat, sand & compost. Keep moist; cold stratify 30 days, then, germinate at 25 C. Days to germ: 15-40. Prefers humus rich well draining soil; full sun. Vivid white to pink, red purple, and mauve flowers. Blooms on new wood from early summer to frost. Prune to shape only. Deep proof
