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Crepe Myrtle (Lagerstroemia Indica Mobile) - Crepe Myrtle
کریپ مرٹل
Lagerstroemia Indica Mobile
Rs 6,000
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Crepe Myrtle (Crepe Myrtle / کریپ مرٹل) is a versatile deciduous shrub that produces abundant pink blooms during summer. It reaches an impressive height of 10 ft, thrives in full sun, needs moderate watering. Native to Southeast Asia, it is well-adapted to Pakistan’s climate and grows successfully in Karachi, Hyderabad, Sukkur, Rahim Yar Khan, Bahawalpur, Multan, Faisalabad, Lahore, Sialkot, Gujranwala, Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Peshawar, Mardan, Abbottabad, Swat, Quetta.
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Category: Flowering Shrubs, Hedge Plants
Plant Details
- Flower Color
- Pink
- Foliage Type
- Deciduous
- Bloom Season
- Summer
- Sun Exposure
- Full Sun
- Water Requirements
- Moderate
- Care Difficulty
- Beginner
- Location
- Outdoor
- Pet Child Safe
- Yes
- Growth Rate
- Fast
- Purpose
- Decorative, Privacy Screen
- Heat Tolerance
- Yes
- Drought Tolerance
- Yes
- City Suitability
- Abbottabad, Bahawalpur, Faisalabad, Gujranwala, Hyderabad, Islamabad, Karachi, Lahore, Mardan, Multan, Peshawar, Quetta, Rahim Yar Khan, Rawalpindi, Sialkot, Sukkur, Swat
Description
Crepe Myrtle (Lagerstroemia Indica Mobile), known in Pakistan as Crepe Myrtle (کریپ مرٹل), is native to Southeast Asia, and has found a thriving home in Pakistan’s gardens and landscapes. Prized for its pink flowers that appear in summer and its attractive burgundy foliage, this shrub is a valuable addition to any garden. This fast-growing deciduous plant reaches up to 10 ft at maturity, making it suitable for gardens of various sizes.
Plant Characteristics
- Botanical Name: Lagerstroemia Indica Mobile
- Plant Type: Shrub
- Mature Height: 10 ft
- Flower Colour: Pink
- Bloom Season: Summer
- Foliage: Deciduous (Burgundy)
- Growth Rate: Fast
- Propagation: Hardwood Cuttings, Seed
Care and Growing Guide
- Sunlight: Full Sun
- Watering: Moderate: water when the top inch of soil feels dry
- Care Level: Beginner, easy to grow and ideal for beginners
- Pet & Child Safe: Yes, safe around pets and children
- Placement: Outdoor
How to Propagate Crepe Myrtle
Easily propagated from hardwood cuttings taken in winter, or from seed sown in spring.
Growing in Pakistan
This plant is both heat and drought tolerant, making it exceptionally well-suited to Pakistan’s challenging summers. This hardy plant adapts well to nearly all regions of Pakistan, including the cooler areas of Abbottabad, Quetta, and the northern highlands. It handles both cold winters and warm summers.
- Recommended Cities: Karachi, Hyderabad, Sukkur, Rahim Yar Khan, Bahawalpur, Multan, Faisalabad, Lahore, Sialkot, Gujranwala, Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Peshawar, Mardan, Abbottabad, Swat, Quetta
- Heat Tolerance: Yes
- Drought Tolerance: Yes, survives dry spells once established
Why Choose Crepe Myrtle?
Whether you are a seasoned gardener or just starting out, Crepe Myrtle is an excellent choice because it works effectively as a privacy screen or natural hedge, requires minimal maintenance, perfect for new gardeners and thrives with minimal watering once established.
Buy Crepe Myrtle online at Plants.com.pk and have it delivered to your doorstep anywhere in Pakistan.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Crepe Myrtle a good choice for a first-time gardener?
Absolutely! Crepe Myrtle is one of the easiest plants to care for and is perfect for first-time gardeners. It forgives missed waterings and bounces back from neglect. Simply water when the soil feels dry and give it the right amount of sunlight, and it will reward you with healthy growth.
What is the ideal watering schedule for Crepe Myrtle?
Crepe Myrtle needs moderate watering. Water when the top inch of soil feels dry, roughly every 4-5 days in summer and weekly in winter. It tolerates occasional missed waterings once its roots are established.
When and how should I prune Crepe Myrtle?
Crepe Myrtle benefits from regular pruning to maintain a dense, hedge-like shape. Trim lightly after each flowering cycle and do a heavier shaping prune in late winter before new growth begins. Since it blooms in summer, avoid heavy pruning just before that period.
How long does the flowering season of Crepe Myrtle last?
Crepe Myrtle blooms in summer, producing pink flowers. In Pakistan, the peak flowering period runs from May through August.
Can Crepe Myrtle tolerate the intense summer sun in Lahore and Karachi?
Crepe Myrtle grows best in full sun. It handles direct Pakistani summer sun without problems, even in cities like Karachi, Multan, and Lahore where temperatures exceed 45 degrees.
