Lagerstroemia indica Dwarf Mauve

Common Name:
Dwarf Crepe Myrtle 'Mauve'

Description:
Lagerstroemia indica 'Dwarf Mauve' is a compact, deciduous shrub known for its vibrant mauve, crepe-paper-like flowers that bloom profusely from summer through early autumn. This dwarf variety features attractive, smooth, peeling bark and lush green foliage that turns shades of orange, red, and yellow in autumn. Well-suited to Melbourne’s climate, it thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, offering excellent drought tolerance once established. ‘Dwarf Mauve’ is ideal for small gardens, pots, borders, or low hedging, with minimal maintenance required beyond occasional pruning to enhance shape and flowering.

Form:

• Shrub - Small
• Shrub - Medium
• Suitable for Hedging

Mature Size:

• Height: 1–2 m
• Width: 1–1.5 m

Aspect:

• Full Sun

Flowering:

• Flowers in Summer
• Flowers in Early Autumn

Flower Colour:

• Mauve

Key Attributes:

• Suitable for Pots
• Drought Tolerant
• Bee Attracting
• Bird Attracting
• Perennial
• Deciduous
• Stunning Autumn Foliage
• Long Flowering
• Suitable for Hedging
• Suitable for Espalier

Toxicity:

• Non-toxic to humans and pets

Companion Plants:

• Lavandula (Lavender)
• Salvia
• Agapanthus
• Westringia (Coastal Rosemary)
• Lomandra