Lagerstroemia ind. 'Red Imperator' - 125-150 CM C20

Description
The dark green leaves are egg-shaped. The location should be as sunny and sheltered as possible. A well-drained and nutrient-rich soil is ideal.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Lagerstroemia nana 'Red Imperator'.

Bulletpoints
* attractive yellow autumn colouring * suitable for containers * tolerates pruning

Leaves
Attractive yellow autumn colouring.

Frost hardiness
Winter protection is advisable in unprotected areas of the garden.

Growth habit
Shrubby.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Pruning
This plant is tolerant of pruning.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny, sheltered position.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: possible all year round (indoors).

Care
Frozen shoots are cut back to the healthy wood as soon as there is no longer any danger of frost.

Flower
Lagerstroemia indica 'Red Imperator' forms red flowers from July.

Use
Tub, solitary

Root
Lagerstroemia indica 'Red Imperator' is a heartroot.