Description
Crape Myrtle Lagerstroemia indica This dwarf variety reaches only about 1m tall and will provide curb appeal and beauty to virtually any property. The crape myrtle is a deciduous tree or shrub known for its exfoliating bark and bright blooms during the summer months and into AutumnFill individual quart-size pots with a mix of equal parts potting soil and seed starting medium. Moisten the soil mix with a spray bottle so the soil is damp to the touch, but not soggy. Plant two seeds into the center of each pot only 6mm deep in spring as the days begin to lengthen. Lightly cover over the seeds with 12 to 25mm deep of sphagnum peat moss without packing down the moss. Mist the moss on top to moisten it thoroughly. Move the pot to a warm, sunny window. Place a clear, plastic bag upside down over the pot to retain moisture in the air around the soil. Leave the seed to germinate over a period of two to three weeks. Spray the soil with a light mist only when it appears dry. Remove the bag when your seedling is 50 to 75mm tall. Water the pot regularly as often as needed to keep the soil damp over a period of four to six weeks until the plant is 300mm tall.Move the crape myrtle seedling outdoors to a partially sunny area, preferably with afternoon shade. Continue to water and care for the plant in its container until youre ready to transplant it either in early to midsummer or autumn. Plant the crape myrtle into an acidic, well-drained soil where it will be in a partially shaded area of your property. Only plant as deep as it sits in your container. Water the plant vigilantly if transplanted in summer to ensure the seedling doesnt dry out in the heat of the season.View our other items by clicking on the shield:
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