Lagerstroemia Indica 'Crepe Myrtle' add a unique touch to your garden, especially during the spring and summer months. These plants produce smooth and leaves in dark green colour, which will change to yellow, orange or red before falling. As Crepe Myrtles have dense growth habit, they are perfect for hedging and screening. This shrub grows well in direct sunlight and can tolerate drought. Planting them in a well-drained, humus richsoil promote their healthy growth.
Whether you want to create a focal point in your garden or an excellent hedge around your property, you can buy crepe myrtles online Australia to beautify your property. These plants look amazing when they bloom. The purple colour flowers are eye-catching that they not only be appealing to humans but also to birds and insects. If you are a nature enthusiast, then Crepe Myrtle is a must-have plant in your garden.
Crepe Myrtle Indian summer is the world’s best summer flowering plants. Attractive flower colour, long flowering season, intense bark, good autumn color, attractive spring foliage makes it one of the loved flowering tree in Australian garden. Crepe Myrtle Indian summer plant is named after American Indian tribe. You can select the trees based on your desire.
Crepe Myrtle, also known as the ‘Indian Summer Tree’ can be grown in a tree form or bush form. If you are after a bushy look, the shrub can be left to develop into its natural shape. No pruning is required to achieve the thick, dense, bushy form. Through it creates a natural look, less flowering heads are developed. For a tree form and a formal look, the plant should be carefully pruned. With pruning, more new branches will develop, giving rise to plenty of flower heads.
Where to Buy Crepe Myrtles?
If you live in Melbourne, you can order Crepe Myrtles from Online Plants – a leading online plant nursery. We offer varieties of Crepe Myrtles for sale in dwarf, medium and large forms. We will deliver the plants across Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, Canberra & Sunshine coast.
Crepe Myrtle For Sale
We keep on update our online plants Melbourne nursery with new species, so check our inventory consistently. Superb specimen tree highly recommended by our designers at Online Plants. Plant individually or in groups of 3 or 5 for maximum effect.
Frequently Asked Question - FAQs
What is a Crepe Myrtle plant?
Crepe Myrtle (Lagerstroemia) is a popular ornamental shrub or small tree known for its vibrant summer flowers, smooth peeling bark, and colourful autumn foliage. It adds year-round visual interest to Australian gardens.
Where do Crepe Myrtles grow best in Australia?
Crepe Myrtles grow best in full sun and well-drained soil. They perform well across many Australian regions, including Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and Adelaide, especially in warm, sunny positions.
How big do Lagerstroemia plants grow?
The mature size depends on the variety. Some Crepe Myrtles remain compact and suit small gardens or courtyards, while others grow into medium-sized trees ideal for feature planting or street landscaping.
Are Crepe Myrtles easy to maintain?
Yes, Crepe Myrtles are generally low maintenance. They require regular watering while establishing, occasional pruning to shape, and benefit from seasonal feeding to encourage strong flowering.
When do Crepe Myrtles flower?
Crepe Myrtles typically flower in summer, producing long-lasting clusters of colourful blooms in shades of pink, white, red and purple. With good sunlight, flowering can continue for several weeks.
