crape myrtle [Berry Dazzle]

Grow in moderately fertile, well-drained soil in full sun, with the protection of a warm wall. In very cold regions grow under glass, in loam-based potting compost in full light. Water freely during the growing season and apply a balanced liquid fertiliser every 6-8 weeks; water sparingly at other times

Deadhead to prolong flowering

Propagate by seed, softwood cuttings or semi-ripe cuttings

May be susceptible to glasshouse red spider mite and glasshouse whitefly

Generally disease-free