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PIILAG-IX

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Lagerstroemia L. Crape Myrtle · Ornamentals · bred by Joshua H. Kardos, Bailey Nurseries Inc.

also searched as: пиилаг икс

Variety description

10 August 2026

The plant is a compact, upright, densely branched shrub, reaching a height of 1.5–3 meters and a width of 1.5–2.5 meters at ten years of age. The foliage is glossy, dark purple, almost black in color, maintaining its saturation until the end of summer.

Flowering occurs on current-year shoots from mid-summer to early autumn with bright red inflorescences. The crop is heat-loving, drought-tolerant and recommended for hardiness zones 7–9. The variety possesses good resistance to powdery mildew and Cercospora leaf spot.

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breeder code piilag ix

A single variety may be registered in different countries under different names. All records are consolidated into one profile based on the breeder's code—an internal number that is identical for the variety across all registries.

  • PIILAG-IX primary AU
  • PIILAG IX QZ

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Variety in registries Regions of admission, rights holders, and status of plant breeders' rights

Parties

Breeder
Joshua H. Kardos, Bailey Nurseries Inc. 2 Developed the variety
Applicant
Bailey Nurseries Inc. 63 Submitted the application to the register

Plant breeders' rights

The right is granted for a limited term: propagation of the variety requires a license from the rights holder.

European Union № 20190802
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  1. Application filed 28 March 2019
  2. Registered
  3. Entry closed 7 September 2020

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