{"product_id":"lagerstroemia-indica-new-orleans","title":"Lagerstroemia indica New Orleans","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"43\" data-start=\"0\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"16\" data-start=\"0\"\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"19\" data-start=\"16\"\u003eNew Orleans Crepe Myrtle\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1016\" data-start=\"45\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"61\" data-start=\"45\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"64\" data-start=\"61\"\u003eLagerstroemia indica ‘New Orleans’ is a compact deciduous crepe myrtle admired for its prolific flowering, attractive smooth bark, and excellent heat tolerance. This ornamental small tree or large shrub produces masses of vivid pink, crinkled flowers through summer and into autumn, creating a long-lasting and colourful display during Melbourne’s warmer months. Its lush green foliage provides a fresh backdrop to the blooms before turning attractive shades of orange and red in autumn. As the tree matures, the bark peels to reveal decorative mottled tones beneath, adding winter interest to the garden. ‘New Orleans’ thrives in full sun and performs best in well-drained soil with regular watering during establishment. Once established, it is notably drought tolerant and highly suited to Melbourne’s dry summer conditions. Its manageable size and reliable flowering make it ideal for feature planting, avenue planting, courtyards, and larger pots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1029\" data-start=\"1018\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1027\" data-start=\"1018\"\u003eForm:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1062\" data-start=\"1030\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1046\" data-start=\"1030\" data-section-id=\"hwlz7g\"\u003eTree - Small\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1062\" data-start=\"1047\" data-section-id=\"t02fja\"\u003eShrub - Large\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1082\" data-start=\"1064\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1080\" data-start=\"1064\"\u003eMature Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1115\" data-start=\"1083\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1100\" data-start=\"1083\" data-section-id=\"1ugm9v9\"\u003eHeight: 3–5 m\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1115\" data-start=\"1101\" data-section-id=\"1kbfs4s\"\u003eWidth: 2–4 m\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1130\" data-start=\"1117\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1128\" data-start=\"1117\"\u003eAspect:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1141\" data-start=\"1131\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1141\" data-start=\"1131\" data-section-id=\"1eg1vrn\"\u003eFull Sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1159\" data-start=\"1143\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1157\" data-start=\"1143\"\u003eFlowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1201\" data-start=\"1160\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1181\" data-start=\"1160\" data-section-id=\"hzu9c8\"\u003eFlowers in Summer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1201\" data-start=\"1182\" data-section-id=\"13a83ov\"\u003eFlowers in Autumn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1223\" data-start=\"1203\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1221\" data-start=\"1203\"\u003eFlower Colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1237\" data-start=\"1224\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1237\" data-start=\"1224\" data-section-id=\"3xtk46\"\u003eBright pink\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1260\" data-start=\"1239\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1258\" data-start=\"1239\"\u003eKey Attributes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1440\" data-start=\"1261\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1279\" data-start=\"1261\" data-section-id=\"1xtbob3\"\u003eBee Attracting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1299\" data-start=\"1280\" data-section-id=\"8i3zg0\"\u003eBird Attracting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1313\" data-start=\"1300\" data-section-id=\"9gusfv\"\u003eDeciduous\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1335\" data-start=\"1314\" data-section-id=\"vducs5\"\u003eDisease Resistant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1356\" data-start=\"1336\" data-section-id=\"1kb8xus\"\u003eDrought Tolerant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1373\" data-start=\"1357\" data-section-id=\"18mliii\"\u003eFeature Tree\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1387\" data-start=\"1374\" data-section-id=\"9fwte6\"\u003ePerennial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1420\" data-start=\"1388\" data-section-id=\"19g76q1\"\u003eSuitable for Avenue Planting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1440\" data-start=\"1421\" data-section-id=\"1jtyzoa\"\u003eSuitable for Pots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1457\" data-start=\"1442\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1455\" data-start=\"1442\"\u003eToxicity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1510\" data-start=\"1458\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1510\" data-start=\"1458\" data-section-id=\"1ntb74a\"\u003eGenerally considered non-toxic to humans and pets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1535\" data-start=\"1512\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1533\" data-start=\"1512\"\u003eCompanion Plants:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-is-only-node=\"\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"1655\" data-start=\"1536\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1550\" data-start=\"1536\" data-section-id=\"1x7l1oq\"\u003eAgapanthus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1563\" data-start=\"1551\" data-section-id=\"1gngynv\"\u003eGardenia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1576\" data-start=\"1564\" data-section-id=\"2kujqj\"\u003eLavender\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1589\" data-start=\"1577\" data-section-id=\"m25jum\"\u003eLomandra\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1602\" data-start=\"1590\" data-section-id=\"zsqxfq\"\u003eMagnolia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1614\" data-start=\"1603\" data-section-id=\"qnfax7\"\u003eNandina\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1625\" data-start=\"1615\" data-section-id=\"4h1vns\"\u003eSalvia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1640\" data-start=\"1626\" data-section-id=\"a7wf3b\"\u003eWestringia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"1655\" data-start=\"1641\" data-section-id=\"lioq5n\"\u003eZoysia grass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis cultivar is grown by Flemings Nurseries, one of Australia's most renowned growers.\u003cbr\u003eImage used with permission from Fleming’s Nurseries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor more information on this particular variety, click \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.flemings.com.au\/nurseries\/lagerstroemia-indica-new-orleans.html\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Flemings Nursery","offers":[{"title":"20CM","offer_id":47811740827813,"sku":null,"price":24.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0687\/2911\/0693\/files\/LagerstroemiaindicaNewOrleans.jpg?v=1778296614","url":"https:\/\/theplantbroker.com.au\/products\/lagerstroemia-indica-new-orleans","provider":"The Plant Broker","version":"1.0","type":"link"}