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. Plant into well-prepared ground, firm the soil around the roots and water deeply to settle it in. For a screen, space plants about 1.5 m apart.
Watering & feeding
Crepe Myrtle 'Zuni' is happy on low water, so once its roots are down it needs little supplementary water. A feed in spring with a balanced fertiliser keeps growth strong. In its first year, water deeply once or twice a week to settle the roots in, then taper off as it establishes.
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
For a cohesive, low-care bed, pair Crepe Myrtle 'Zuni' with other plants that enjoy the same happy on low water and warm-temperate climate. Repeat it through a border to tie the planting together and give a sense of rhythm.
Buying Crepe Myrtle 'Zuni'
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