Lagerstroemia indica | Soil d'Oir Jane Packer how the weather affects flowering

how the weather affects flowering and fruiting seasons and harvests

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which is normally over two weeks

but can also grow in part shade

Lagerstroemia indica | Soil d'Oir Jane Packer how the weather affects floweringLagerstroemia indica 'Soil d'Oir', also known as the Crepe Myrtle, is an absolutely stunning small tree growing to about 6 7 mteres tall and 3 metres wide. It prefers free draining, soil in full sun. It can grow in almost any kind of soil, including clay. The soil pH should be about 6 to 6. 5 to help the crape myrtles take up its food well. It has large heads of pink crinkled flowers that bloom in late summer and are followed by small brown fruit. The