A tall, upright Indian Summer hybrid with soft pale-pink summer flowers, dark mildew-resistant foliage and orange-red autumn colour. One of the larger crepe myrtles, suiting avenue and shade use.
At a glance
- Plant type: Tree
- Mature size: 8 m H × 5 m W
- Aspect: full sun
- Water: happy on low water
- Frost: hardy
- Maintenance: low maintenance
- Origin: Exotic
About Crepe Myrtle 'Biloxi'
Lagerstroemia 'Biloxi' is a fast-growing tree in the Lythraceae family. It reaches around 8 m tall and 5 m wide at maturity, with deciduous and rich in autumn colour foliage. Pink flowers appear in summer.
Where to grow Crepe Myrtle 'Biloxi'
Crepe Myrtle 'Biloxi' suits warm-temperate, subtropical and Mediterranean climates and grows best in full sun. It is frost hardy and shrugs off cold winters.
Soil & planting
Crepe Myrtle 'Biloxi' does best in free-draining and loamy soil. Plant into well-prepared ground, firm the soil around the roots and water deeply to settle it in.
Watering & feeding
Crepe Myrtle 'Biloxi' performs well with relatively little water once established. Apply a balanced fertiliser in spring to support healthy growth. New plantings need closer moisture checks in hot or windy weather, with watering tapered once strong new growth appears.
Pruning & care
Prune Crepe Myrtle 'Biloxi' after flowering to keep it compact and encourage the next flush of blooms. Its ongoing care level is low maintenance.
Using Crepe Myrtle 'Biloxi' in the garden
Crepe Myrtle 'Biloxi' earns its place for a feature or specimen planting and a shade tree.
Companion planting & design
Build the planting around neighbours suited to the same happy on low water and warm-temperate climate as Crepe Myrtle 'Biloxi'. Repeating the foliage or flower colour nearby will make the composition feel deliberate.
Buying Crepe Myrtle 'Biloxi'
Plant Sale lists Crepe Myrtle 'Biloxi' as advanced specimens and bare-root stock. Use the interest form above to check current sizes, pricing and availability before ordering.
