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Lagerstroemia 'Sarah's Favorite'

crape myrtle 'Sarah's Favorite'

A small, deciduous, spreading tree to 6m, with peeling grey and brown bark and glossy, dark green leaves; the foliage displays good autumn colour. In summer, large conical clusters of white flowers are produced

Synonyms
Lagerstroemia indica 'Sarah's Favorite'
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Size
Ultimate height
4–8 metres
Time to ultimate height
10–20 years
Ultimate spread
2.5–4 metres
Growing conditions
Loam
Sand
Clay
Moisture
Moist but well–drained
pH
Acid, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Grey Silver Brown Green
Summer Grey Silver Brown White Green
Autumn Grey Silver Brown Red Yellow Orange
Winter Grey Silver Brown
Position
  • Full sun
Aspect

South–facing or West–facing

Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness
H3
Botanical details
Family
Lythraceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Bushy
Genus

Lagerstroemia can be deciduous or evergreen trees or shrubs, with simple leaves and conical panicles of flowers with ruffled petals; some have attractive peeling bark

Name status

Accepted

How to grow

Cultivation

Grow in moderately fertile, acid to neutral, well-drained soil in full sun. Hot summers are needed for best flowering

Propagation

Propagate by softwood cuttings in late spring, or semi-ripe cuttings in summer

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Architectural
  • Flower borders and beds
  • Wall side borders
Pruning

See pruning group 1; will withstand hard pruning

Pests

May be susceptible to glasshouse red spider mite and glasshouse whitefly if grown indoors

Diseases

May be susceptible to honey fungus (rarely)

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