Crepe Myrtle

Crepe Myrtle Sioux, Lagerstroemia indica, is a showy, narrow-growing small tree with masses of intense pink flowers in summer, highly ornamental bark and brilliant autumn colour. When mature, the bark of this variety will peel, creating a mottled effect to reveal the beautiful caramel-pink colour of its underbark. Producing medium to hot pink flowers, the visual display is carried into autumn with leaves of vibrant tones of red, orange and yellow. Crepe Myrtle Sioux provides a stunning highlight to the garden during the whole year.

Soil: Well-prepared, well-drained soil
Conditions: Full sun. Drought, heat and coastal tolerant.
Size: 4m x width 3m

Lagerstroemia Lipan is a showy, small ornamental tree renowned for its masses of soft blue-pink to purple flowers that appear in early summer. Its smooth grey bark provides year-round interest, gradually developing attractive mottling as the tree matures. With a vase-shaped form, upright branching and a rounded canopy, it is an excellent choice for smaller gardens, narrow spaces, or as a compact feature shade tree.
The dark green foliage creates a lush summer display before transforming into brilliant shades of orange and red in autumn. Lipan is a vigorous grower, valued for its adaptability and strong disease resistance, making it suitable for a wide range of garden settings. Its graceful structure, vibrant seasonal colour, and reliable performance make it a standout addition to any landscape.

Soil: Thrives in clay soil and grows in average, medium and well-drained soils.
Conditions: Full sun.
Size: Height 3.5m x Width 3.5m

Twilight Magic Crepe Myrtle is an absolute stunner! The ornamental tree has stunning, deep purple leaves that hold their colour from the moment they appear in spring to the end of autumn. The bright fuchsia pink flowers of this crepe myrtle are a stunning contrast to the dark foliage during the summer months. Smooth, mottled, light cinnamon brown bark adds year-round interest. Wonderful for use as a large shrub to accent the landscape or as a specimen or street tree.

Soil: Well-drained soil.
Conditions: Full sun. Drought, coastal, heat and light frost tolerant.
Size: Height 4m x width 2.5m

A revolutionary new Crepe Myrtle, Diamonds in the Dark Best Red features magnificent near-black foliage that emerges in early spring, followed by masses of vibrant red blooms with just a hint of hot pink, from summer until the first frost. The leaves provide excellent contrast with magnificent orange and red tonings as the foliage dies off in autumn. Its compact growth habit makes it attractive as a flowering hedge or plant en masse for a stand-out show-stopping visual display. It is perfect for a beautiful tree to line the driveway planting and in decorative pots on the deck, porch or balcony.

Soil: Well-drained soil
Conditions: Full sun. Drought, frost and coastal tolerant.
Size: 3m x width 2.5m

Lagerstroemia Zuni is a pretty crepe myrtle with a dense canopy of dark, glossy green leaves. The foliage has red tinges when young and matures to a shiny dark green, with autumn foliage providing a colourful display of orange, red and maroon. Zuni produces masses of stunningly beautiful lavender-purple flower trusses that appear from summer through to autumn.
Smooth, mottled, light cinnamon brown bark adds year-round interest. Wonderful for use as a large shrub to accent the landscape or as a specimen or street tree. Pruning in winter will encourage the production of larger flower heads the following summer.

Soil: Organic rich free-draining soil
Conditions: Open, sunny position. Frost tolerant.
Size: Height 4m x width 3m

A revolutionary new Crepe Myrtle, Diamonds in the Dark Mystic Magenta features magnificent near-black foliage that emerges in early spring, followed by masses of vivid magenta-pink blooms from summer until the first frost. The leaves provide excellent contrast with magnificent orange and red tonings as the foliage dies off in autumn. Its compact growth habit makes it attractive as a flowering hedge or plant en masse for a stand-out show-stopping visual display. It is perfect for a beautiful tree to line the driveway planting and in decorative pots on the deck, porch or balcony.

Soil: Well-drained soil
Conditions: Full sun. Drought, frost and coastal tolerant.
Size: 3m x width 2.5m

Grande Red™ Lagerstroemia spp. (CM01) PBR Intended is a stunning dwarf crepe myrtle, admired for its intense red flowers that bloom prolifically from summer to autumn. With its compact, bushy form and disease-resistant foliage, this variety is perfect for small gardens, hedging, or feature planting. The glossy dark green leaves provide a beautiful contrast to the vibrant blooms, and in autumn, they transition to rich orange and red hues. Drought-tolerant and low maintenance, Grande Red™ thrives in full sun and well-drained soils, making it a fantastic choice for Australian conditions.
Soil: Well-drained, sandy to loamy, tolerates moderate clay
Conditions: Full sun, drought & heat tolerant
Size: 3m H x 2.5m W

A revolutionary new Crepe Myrtle, Diamonds in the Dark Blush features magnificent near-black foliage that emerges in early spring, followed by masses of soft, baby pink blooms from summer until the first frost. The leaves provide excellent contrast with magnificent orange and red tonings as the foliage dies off in autumn. Its compact growth habit makes it attractive as a flowering hedge or plant en masse for a stand-out show-stopping visual display. It is perfect for a beautiful tree to line the driveway planting and in decorative pots on the deck, porch or balcony.

Soil: Well-drained soil
Conditions: Full sun. Drought, frost and coastal tolerant.
Size: 3m x width 2.5m