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Crape Myrtle Seeds - Perennial Flowering Shrub for Home Garden, Yard & Outdoor Planting (Lagerstroemia)

Crape Myrtle Seeds - Perennial Flowering Shrub for Home Garden, Yard & Outdoor Planting (Lagerstroemia)

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Name: Crape Myrtle Seeds - Perennial Flowering Shrub for Home Garden, Yard & Outdoor Planting (Lagerstroemia)
Quantity: 100pcs, 200pcs, 500pcs, 1000pcs
Latin Name: Lagerstroemia indica
Days to Germination: 14-30 days
Sowing: Sow indoors 8-10 weeks before the last frost or directly outdoors after frost risk passes. Surface sow (light required for germination).
Light Preference: Full sun (minimum 6+ hours of direct sunlight daily)
Plant Height: 6-25 feet (dwarf varieties: 3-6 feet; standard: up to 25 feet)
Plant Spacing: 6-15 feet apart (depends on variety; dwarf: 3-6 ft, standard: 10-15 ft)
Planting Zones: USDA Zones 7-10 (some hardy varieties tolerate Zone 6)
Harvest: Blooms mid-summer to fall (July-September). Not typically harvested; grown for ornamental purposes.
Soil Requirements: Well-drained, loamy soil; pH 5.0-6.5. Tolerates clay if drainage is good.
Uses: Ornamental shrub/tree for gardens, borders, hedges, containers (dwarf varieties). Attracts pollinators.

Planting Steps:

  • 1. Soak seeds 24 hours.
  • 2. Surface-sow in moist seed mix.
  • 3. Press lightly (no cover).
  • 4. Keep warm (70-75°F) and moist.
  • 5. Transplant outdoors after hardening off.
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