Milarosso
ActiveLagerstroemia indica L. · Crape myrtle
Piero Frangi, Fondazione Minoprio
Cultivation
Container culture of Lagerstroemia indica
Lagerstroemia indica L.
A method of growing crape myrtle in containers, allowing for the adaptation of the plant to regions with unsuitable climates and control over its habit.
In the reference 27 varieties crop Crape myrtle, where this is mentioned in the description.
For container cultivation of Lagerstroemia indica, it is critical to use dwarf and semi-dwarf cultivars, such as Acoma, Pocomoke, or Berry Dazzle, as the plant reaches significant heights under natural conditions. The substrate requires soil mixes with good aeration, drainage, and a slightly acidic reaction in the pH range of 5.0–6.5.
The mobility of the container allows the crop to be moved outdoors to ensure a minimum of six hours of direct sunlight, and during the winter, to protected areas with temperatures around +10 °C. Unlike open-field plants, container-grown plants require regular watering as well as moderate fertilization in early spring, as excessive nutrition promotes vigorous shoot growth at the expense of flowering.
General information about the subject — on the page Container culture.
Varieties of Crape myrtle mentioned in the description
Selection based on the description text, not on official evaluation: these data are absent from registers. For specific variety details, please refer to its profile.
Milavio
ActiveLagerstroemia indica L. · Crape myrtle
Piero Frangi, Fondazione Minoprio
indycam
ActiveLagerstroemia indica L. · Crape myrtle
Lagerstroemia S.A.R.L.
Indyfus
ActiveLagerstroemia indica L. · Crape myrtle
Lagerstroemia S.A.R.L.
indyvio
ActiveLagerstroemia indica L. · Crape myrtle
Lagerstroemia S.A.R.L.
Violet D'Été
ActiveLagerstroemia indica L. · Crape myrtle
Lagerstroemia S.A.R.L.
Violet Filli
ActiveLagerstroemia indica L. · Crape myrtle
Fleming's Flower Fields Inc.
18LI
ActiveLagerstroemia indica L. · Crape myrtle
James Berry^^^Capstone Plants Inc.
Coral Filli
ActiveLagerstroemia indica L. · Crape myrtle
Fleming's Flower Fields Inc.
Red Filli
ActiveLagerstroemia indica L. · Crape myrtle
Zwetzig Gretchen / Fleming David Whitman
JIB0316
ActiveLagerstroemia indica L. · Crape myrtle
CECIL POUNDERS
LAGE001
ActiveLagerstroemia indica L. · Crape myrtle
Geert Devriese
Camaieu d'ete
ActiveLagerstroemia indica L. · Crape myrtle
Lagerstroemia S.A.R.L.
Congrabel
ActiveLagerstroemia indica L. · Crape myrtle
Michael W. Farrow
JIBER0116
ActiveLagerstroemia indica L. · Crape myrtle
CECIL POUNDERS
Lagvap
WithdrawnLagerstroemia indica L. · Crape myrtle
Valérie Pouillart
Lagvar
WithdrawnLagerstroemia indica L. · Crape myrtle
Valérie Pouillart
DESPER
Protection expiredLagerstroemia indica L. · Crape myrtle
Pepinieres DESMARTIS SA (FR)
FR
1 record
DESSOI
Protection expiredLagerstroemia indica L. · Crape myrtle
Pepinieres DESMARTIS SA (FR)
FR
1 record
CS2012-12
WithdrawnLagerstroemia indica L. · Crape myrtle
James Berry
Double Dynamite
ActiveLagerstroemia indica L. · Crape myrtle
Carl Whitcomb
Fuchia D'Été
ActiveLagerstroemia indica L. · Crape myrtle
Lagerstroemia S.A.R.L.
Lelaro
ActiveLagerstroemia indica L. · Crape myrtle
Daniel Lecourt
HOCH1065
ActiveLagerstroemia indica L. · Crape myrtle
Hochberg Export Ornamental Plants Ltd.