For many good reasons, Crape Myrtle trees, often spelled crepe mrytle or crapemyrtle, are staples in southern gardens and other regions where they will grow. Fax: (07) 5442 1053 I planted one in my backyard about 12 years ago and it's absolutely amazing. It grows to about two metres and suits garden beds, either growing singularly or as a massed feature. This has been largely corrected due to plant breeding and plant selection. Lagerstroemia indica ‘Nana’ are great feature plants for small courtyards or gardens. The Lagerstroemia indica species of crepe myrtle are probably the most widely available in Australia and flower in a range of colours - white, red, pink and deep mauve. It is a member of the family Lythraceae, which are also known as the loosestrife family. Crape Myrtles are great for landscaping, ground cover, hanging baskets, bonsai, shrubs, privacy hedges and beautiful specimen trees. It flowers from early January through until the end of March, has beautiful spring growth, autumn foliage and a spectacular trunk, with patterned bark. The content may not be copied, digitally altered, modified, varied, enhanced, reproduced, licensed, rented, leased, loaned, sold or exploited in any way without the copyright owner's express written permission. We will try our best to keep it updated. But are crepe myrtle roots invasive enough to cause problems? If the foliage of your Diamonds in the Dark® Crepe Myrtle is turning greenish, this would indicate the location is too shaded. Skip Richter, Travis County Extension Horticulturist Jerry Parsons, Professor and Extension Horticulture Specialist, Texas Cooperative Extension Fanick's Garden Center, San Antonio, TX 78220. Blooming from midsummer to early fall in an explosion of brilliant flowers smothering the foliage, it adds vibrant color in the landscape. We offer varieties of Crepe Myrtles for sale in dwarf, medium and large forms. Monbulk Victoria 3793 The crepe myrtle flowers are wonderful - each petal is really like crepe paper, very wrinkly and crinkly, and that's where it gets its name. They come in a range of flower colours and varieties for sale include large medium and dwarf forms. They are in flower for several months, even in cooler areas, and even the foliage is colourful. This is a more compact plant, reaching around 10 feet and is multi-stemmed and shrubby. The Indian Summer series of crepe myrtles is mildew-resistant. For details about how your personal information will be handled by the ABC, please see our Privacy Collection Statement. Crepe myrtle makes a perfect edition to backyards as a single specimen plant and is widely used in council strips and common areas. In late summer, the Crepe Myrtle bears trusses of very attractive, bee-attracting crepe-like flowers, originally pink but now also available in variations of pinks, whites and mauves. P.O.Box 1 I chose it because of its versatility. Troubleshooting: Past varieties of crepe myrtle are known to be susceptible to powdery mildew. Wait until the flowers have finished and then cut it back at least 30 centimetres. Baton Rouge (red) Bayou Marie (pink) Bourbon Street (red) Chickasaw (lavender-pink) Cordon Bleu (lavender) Creole (red) Delta Blush (pink) Lafayette (lavender) Mardi Gras (purple) New Orleans (purple) We have over 55 varieties available of miniature, dwarf, medium and standard (tree) crape myrtles. The most popular in Australia is Lagerstroemia indica as it grows well in just about every climate zone. Brilliant flowers, drought tolerant and wonderful bark. Lagerstroemia /ˌleɪɡərˈstriːmiə/, commonly known as crape myrtle (also spelled crepe myrtle or crêpe myrtle) is a genus of around 50 species of deciduous and evergreen trees and shrubs native to the Indian subcontinent, southeast Asia, northern Australia, and parts of Oceania, cultivated in warmer climates around the world. Indian Summer Crepe Myrtle (Lagerstroemia indica x L. fauriei) The Indian Summer range has been specially bred to resist powdery mildew, a fungal disease that can be seen on some older crepe myrtle varieties. Native mainly to eastern Asia there are approximately 50 species of crepe myrtles. They especially like a hot and dry climate. Chopins are generally available as shrubs with some of the range being grafted onto 'standards' that are an impressive sight when in full bloom. Among these two types of crape myrtles, there are many varieties that offer different sizes and bloom colors. And of course, the correct growing zone is important. This small, deciduous tree creates great interest throughout the year. Many of the photos you see in the Slide Show were taken at the Worlds Fair where our Patented Mini Crapes were the Official Plants.