Lagerstroemia indica 'Purple Star'

Half-hardy Shrub

FROM £99.99

Impressive panicles of intense purple flowers from early summer to autumn

Vivid foliage colours in autumn

Compact shrub with interest throughout the season

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Choose available pack sizes:

1 x 10 Litre Potted Plant

£99.99

1 x 7.5 Litre Potted Plant (Standard - 80cm Stem)

£129.99

Please note: This product cannot be delivered outside the United Kingdom.

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Lagerstroemia indica 'Purple Star' brings a spectacular display of rich purple flowers from midsummer to autumn plus sensational autumn colour, offering interest for months. In spring, the dark green leathery foliage emerges flushed red before giving way to large panicles up to 20cm long of rich purple flowers with crinkled petals that last until autumn. The papery texture of the flowers means they last for ages and are nectar-rich, attracting bees and butterflies. Come autumn, the foliage blazes red, orange and yellow before falling to reveal attractive cinnamon coloured, peeling bark. Originally from Asia, Lagerstroemia indica is popular in Mediterranean gardens growing best in a hot, sunny, sheltered site in freely draining soil where it resists drought. Ultimate height and spread: 1.2m (4ft).

Plant height and spread is seasonal therefore we list by pot size rather than a defined plant size. The height and spread of the plant delivered will vary depending on the season, meaning arrival images are an indication only.

Plant Size Height Up to 1.2m (4ft)
Spread Up to 1.2m (4ft)

Hardiness & Longevity Half-hardy Shrub

Position In full sun

Flowering Months

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Codes
1 x 7.5 Litre Potted Plant (Standard - 80cm Stem) (KH4367)
1 x 10 Litre Potted Plant (KH4212)

Plant Lagerstroemia in any rich fertile soil in full sun. Although reasonably hardy once established, Crepe Myrtle enjoys a hot sheltered position and is best grown against a south facing wall or as a specimen plant in the conservatory.

Feed and water Lagerstroemia regularly particularly when grown in containers. Crepe Myrtle plants will appreciate some protection from hard frosts throughout winter. Prune in winter or spring whilst dormant to remove and dead, damaged or misplaced stems and maintain a pleasing shape.

Seeds and garden supplies will normally be delivered within the time period stated against each product as detailed above. Plants, bulbs, corms, tubers, shrubs, trees, potatoes, etc. are delivered at the appropriate time for planting or potting on. Delivery times will be stated on the product page above, or in your order acknowledgement page and email.

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Orders which include any other products will incur a delivery charge of £6.99.

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