Lagerstroemia indica Mauve

Common Name:
Crepe Myrtle 'Mauve'

Description:
Lagerstroemia indica 'Mauve' is a stunning deciduous small tree or large shrub, featuring abundant clusters of mauve, crinkled, crepe-paper-like flowers that bloom from summer through early autumn. Its attractive, smooth, peeling bark and rich green foliage provide year-round interest, while its autumn foliage turns brilliant shades of red, orange, and yellow. Thriving in Melbourne’s climate, this variety prefers full sun and well-drained soil, offering excellent drought tolerance once established. ‘Mauve’ is ideal for feature planting, avenue planting, or as a flowering hedge, responding well to pruning for shape and vigour.

Form:

• Tree - Small
• Suitable for Hedging

Mature Size:

• Height: 3–6 m
• Width: 3–4 m

Aspect:

• Full Sun

Flowering:

• Flowers in Summer
• Flowers in Early Autumn

Flower Colour:

• Mauve

Key Attributes:

• Suitable for Pots (when young)
• 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