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crape myrtle [Early Bird Purple] | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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crape myrtle [Early Bird Purple]

Lagerstroemia Early Bird Purple ('Jd827') (Early Bird Series)

Genus: Lagerstroemia
Family: Lythraceae

About this plant

A fast-growing, spreading and weeping deciduous shrub to a height of around 1.8m, with dark green foliage turning golden yellow in autumn. Bright purple flowers with crinkled petals are produced in large, terminal clusters in summer. Brown and grey peeling bark offers more interest throughout the year. Particularly suitable for smaller gardens

Growing Information

Height

1-1.5 Metres

Spread

1-1.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

ClayLoamSandy

AcidAlkalineNeutral

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Well Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in moderately fertile, acid to neutral, well-drained soil in full sun. Hot summers are needed for best flowering

Pruning

Pruning group 1, but will tolerate hard pruning if needed

Propagation

Propagate by softwood cuttings in late spring, or semi-ripe cuttings in summer

Pests

Generally pest-free out of doors

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalGround CoverLow MaintenancePatio Container

Planting Places

OutdoorConservatoryWall Trained

Season of Interest

SpringSummer

Size & Characteristics

Height

1-1.5 Metres

Spread

1-1.5 Metres

Habit

BushySpreading

Time to Full Height

Twenty To Fifty Years