Lagerstroemia indica Rubra

Common Name:
Crepe Myrtle 'Rubra' (Red Crepe Myrtle)

Description:
Lagerstroemia indica 'Rubra' is a striking deciduous small tree or large shrub, featuring vibrant red, crinkled, crepe-paper-like flowers that bloom from summer through early autumn. This stunning ornamental plant also boasts smooth, peeling bark and lush green foliage that transforms into fiery shades of red, orange, and yellow in autumn, adding year-round interest to the landscape. Well-suited to Melbourne’s climate, it thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, displaying excellent drought tolerance once established. ‘Rubra’ is perfect for feature planting, avenue planting, or as a colourful flowering hedge, and it responds well to pruning to maintain its shape and encourage prolific blooms.

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:

• Red

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