A compact Indian Summer hybrid with medium-lavender summer flowers, mildew-resistant foliage and orange-red to maroon autumn colour. A long-flowering choice for smaller gardens and screens.
At a glance
- Plant type: Shrub
- Mature size: 3 m H × 2.5 m W
- Aspect: full sun
- Water: happy on low water
- Frost: hardy
- Maintenance: low maintenance
- Origin: Exotic
About Crepe Myrtle 'Zuni'
Botanically, Lagerstroemia 'Zuni' is a moderate-growing shrub in the Lythraceae family. It reaches around 3 m tall and 2.5 m wide at maturity, with deciduous and rich in autumn colour foliage. Purple flowers appear in summer.
Where to grow Crepe Myrtle 'Zuni'
Crepe Myrtle 'Zuni' 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 'Zuni' does best in free-draining and loamy soil. Dig in plenty of compost before planting, water in well, and mulch to keep roots cool. For a screen, space plants about 1.5 m apart.
Watering & feeding
Crepe Myrtle 'Zuni' performs well with relatively little water once established. Refresh mulch and provide a modest balanced feed at the start of spring. Keep a newly planted specimen evenly watered through its first season; established plants can then follow the water needs above.
Pruning & care
Prune Crepe Myrtle 'Zuni' after flowering to keep it compact and encourage the next flush of blooms. It clips well, so trim two or three times a year for a formal finish. Overall it is low maintenance.
Using Crepe Myrtle 'Zuni' in the garden
Crepe Myrtle 'Zuni' earns its place for a feature or specimen planting and a fast screen or informal hedge.
Companion planting & design
Combine Crepe Myrtle 'Zuni' with plants that share its preference for happy on low water and warm-temperate climate. Use an odd-numbered group where space allows, or repeat it at intervals through a longer bed.
Buying Crepe Myrtle 'Zuni'
Plant Sale lists Crepe Myrtle 'Zuni' as advanced specimens and bare-root stock. Current stock is confirmed manually, so register interest above before planning around a specific size.
