Lagerstroemia Bergerac, Crepe Myrtle – Pb5

Commonly known as Crepe Myrtle. Regarded as a small tree or large shrub with brick-red bark. Produces large conical panicles of crimped, dark cerise flowers in summer. The dark green foliage turns to various shades of orange, red and yellow in autumn giving that extra colour to the garden. Grows best in full sun with some shelter. Will tolerate average condition soils that are free-draining. Hardy and deciduous.

Grows to approximately 4m x 3m.