Crepe Myrtle

Crepe Myrtle Ruffled Red Magic is an arresting sight in full summer bloom! The upright small tree boasts extremely bright glowing red flowers that resemble carnations, and dark, glossy green leaves that turn orange-red in the fall. 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 1.8m

A revolutionary new Crepe Myrtle, Diamonds in the Dark Pure White features magnificent near-black foliage that emerges in early spring, followed by masses of pure white 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. Pure White is perfect for a beautiful tree to line the driveway 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

Lipan Crepe Myrtle is a showy, small ornamental tree renowned for its masses of soft blue-pink to purple flowers that appear in early summer. 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. 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.

Soil: Well-drained soil. 
Conditions: Full sun. Drought, frost and coastal tolerant.
Size: Height 3.5m x width 3.5m

Lagerstroemia Purple Magic is a compact, semi-dwarf crepe myrtle prized for its abundance of rich, dark purple flower clusters that bloom throughout summer. Purple Magic often produces a second flush of flowers in late summer when spent blooms are removed. Its vibrant display provides months of colour while attracting bees and butterflies to the garden. New foliage emerges in attractive reddish-bronze tones before maturing to glossy green, creating a beautiful contrast with the vivid purple blooms. In cooler climates, the foliage develops brilliant shades of red and orange in autumn, extending its ornamental appeal across the seasons. With its naturally neat, rounded habit, Purple Magic is an excellent choice for small gardens, garden beds, borders and feature containers.

Soil: Well-drained soil.

Conditions: Full sun. Drought, heat and coastal tolerant. Frost tender.

Size: Height 1.8-3m x width 1.8-3m

Houston is a charming miniature crepe myrtle, prized for its vibrant watermelon-red flowers highlighted by golden yellow anthers that appear in late summer. Throughout the seasons, Houston offers year-round appeal — fresh green and bronze-tinted foliage in the growing months, warm autumn tones as the weather cools, and attractively toned branches revealed in winter. Tough and reliable, this hardy landscaping plant tolerates heat and drought well, making it an excellent low-maintenance choice for vibrant summer colour and long-lasting garden interest. Houston is perfect for feature bedding, mass plantings, and colourful ground cover in both home gardens and public landscapes. It also performs beautifully in patio pots, containers, and hanging baskets where its compact shape can be fully appreciated.

Soil: Well-drained soil.
Conditions: Full sun. Drought, frost and coastal tolerant.
Sie: Height 2-3m x width 2-3m

Crimson Red Crepe Myrtle is a striking addition to any garden or landscape! Its combination of near-black foliage and vibrant red blooms is sure to make a bold statement and with its compact growth habit, it offers versatility in how it can be used, whether as a hedge, feature tree, or potted plant. Plus, the fact that it's deciduous adds interest throughout the seasons, with stunning new growth emerging each spring. It is a popular choice for adding colour and structure to your outdoor spaces.

Soil: Well-drained soil.
Conditions: Full sun to part shade. Frost, drought and coastal tolerant.
Size: Height 3m x width 2.5m

A revolutionary new Crepe Myrtle, Diamonds in the Dark Shell Pink features magnificent near-black foliage that emerges in early spring, followed by masses of pretty, musk-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. Shell Pink's compact growth 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

Sioux Crepe Myrtle is a showy, narrow-growing small tree with masses of musk-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. 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