Indian crape myrtle: A vibrant, low‑maintenance addition to your garden

Are you looking for a showy plant of considerable size that is easy to maintain and will beautify your garden for many months? We have the perfect candidate, an excellent alternative to the more popular hydrangea.

Tending to a garden can be a genuine hobby for many people and can have therapeutic benefits. If we dream of a well-kept, harmonious space that will delight us with its colours, we must carefully examine various species of flowers and shrubs.

It is an increasingly popular plant that fascinates with its colourful "fluffy" flowers and its size. In British conditions, it can grow up to 3 metres! Additionally, it will delight our eyes with beautiful inflorescences for up to 4 months in a year. What else characterises the Indian crape myrtle?

The Indian crape myrtle is a type of ornamental tree originating from Asia. It always attracts attention thanks to its undeniable aesthetic value. Its extraordinary flowers only open in the evenings, after sunset. They most often appear in shades of pink or purple.

Although the Indian crape myrtle comes to us from another continent, it adapts well to British conditions. How can it grow beautiful and healthy? First, let's plant it in a sunny spot. The more light this plant has, the more abundant its flowering will be.

It is remembered that the crape myrtle likes fertile, slightly acidic, and well-drained soil. In poorer soil, it will require good drainage. A considerable advantage of this tree is its frost resistance.

We must also remember proper watering. The Indian crape myrtle requires regular watering. The soil under this plant should always be moist but not excessively wet.

It is also worth fertilising in the spring-summer season to provide it with all the necessary nutrients. Let's also learn how to prune it properly—this will keep the plant in shape.