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    Lagerstroemia Ruby Red

    Lagerstroemia Ruby Red

    Crepe Myrtle

    $80.00
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    Lagerstroemia ‘Ruby Red’ is a stunning deciduous flowering tree admired for its vibrant ruby-red blooms and long summer flowering season. Commonly known as Crepe Myrtle, this beautiful variety produces masses of richly coloured crinkled flowers that create an outstanding display from mid-summer through into autumn when many other trees have finished flowering.

    Its lush green foliage provides a perfect backdrop to the vivid flowers before transforming into warm autumn tones as the seasons change. As the tree matures, the attractive smooth bark begins to peel and reveal subtle mottled tones beneath, adding further year-round interest and character to the garden.

    Compact and easy to grow, Lagerstroemia ‘Ruby Red’ is ideal for feature planting, avenue planting, cottage gardens and modern landscapes. It thrives in warm sunny positions and performs exceptionally well in New Zealand gardens with good airflow and drainage.

    Beautiful, hardy and low maintenance, this Crepe Myrtle delivers months of colour and elegant structure in both small and large garden settings.

    • Expected 5 Year Height 3.0 M Width 2.0 M

    Is Lagerstroemia Ruby Red suitable for my garden?

    Lagerstroemia Ruby Red is best suited in a position that gets

    • Full sun

    Lagerstroemia Ruby Red is

    • Deciduous
    • Frost Tolerant
    • Attracts pollinators

    Lagerstroemia Ruby Red will thrive in soil that is

    • Normal
    • Free draining
    • Nutrient rich

    How to establish your Lagerstroemia Ruby Red?

    Position

    Plant in full sun for best flowering performance and strongest foliage colour. Warm sheltered positions encourage prolific blooming.

    Soil

    Prefers fertile, well-drained soil enriched with compost or organic matter. Avoid poorly drained sites.

    Watering

    Water regularly while establishing and during prolonged dry periods, particularly through summer flowering.

    Feeding

    Apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser in spring to encourage healthy growth and abundant flowering.

    Spacing

    Allow approximately 2–3m between plants or surrounding structures to accommodate mature growth and airflow.

    How to maintain your Lagerstroemia Ruby Red once established?

    Prune lightly during winter dormancy to maintain shape and encourage strong flowering growth for the following season.

    Remove spent flower heads if desired to tidy the plant and encourage additional flowering flushes. Mature trees require very little ongoing maintenance once established.
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