Canopy™ Lagerstroemia spp. (CM02) Intended
Canopy™ Lagerstroemia spp. (CM02 Intended) is a cultivar of the Lagerstroemia species, commonly known as Crepe Myrtle. This cultivar is valued for its vibrant flowers, attractive bark, and resistance to common diseases. It is well-suited to Australian gardens and urban landscapes.
Height and Width
- Height: Typically reaches a height of 3 to 4 metres.
- Width: Spreads out to a width of about 2.5 to 3 metres.
Soil Type
- Soil Preference: Canopy™ Lagerstroemia prefers well-drained soils. It thrives in a range of soil types including sandy, loamy, and clay soils. It performs best in slightly acidic to neutral pH soils but is tolerant of a variety of soil conditions as long as they are well-draining.
Plant Description
- Foliage: The plant features dark green, ovate leaves that turn vibrant shades of yellow, orange, and red in autumn. The foliage provides a stunning contrast to the bright flowers.
- Growth Habit: Canopy™ Lagerstroemia has a rounded and dense growth habit. It is a deciduous shrub or small tree, making it suitable for use as a feature plant, in mass plantings, or as a flowering hedge.
Flower Description
- Flower Colour: The flowers of Canopy™ Lagerstroemia come in a range of colours including shades of pink, red, purple, and white, depending on the specific cultivar.
- Flower Shape: The flowers are large, showy, and crepe-like, arranged in panicles. Each flower consists of multiple crinkled petals, giving them a unique and attractive appearance.
- Blooming Season: This plant flowers prolifically from late spring through to autumn, providing a long season of vibrant colour.
- Attracts Wildlife: The flowers are highly attractive to bees, butterflies, and other pollinators, making it a great addition to wildlife-friendly gardens.
Cultivation and Care
- Watering: Requires regular watering during its initial growth period. Once established, it is moderately drought-tolerant but performs best with consistent moisture, especially during dry spells.
- Sunlight: Prefers full sun to encourage the best flower production and foliage colour. It can tolerate partial shade but with reduced flowering.
- Pruning: Light pruning after the main flowering period can help maintain a neat shape and promote denser growth. It can also be pruned to a single trunk for a tree form or allowed to grow as a multi-stemmed shrub.
- Fertilising: Benefits from a balanced fertiliser applied in early spring to promote healthy growth and vibrant flowers.
Additional Notes
- Pests and Diseases: Generally resistant to common diseases such as powdery mildew and leaf spot. Proper spacing and good air circulation can help prevent potential issues.
- Uses: Ideal for feature planting, mass plantings, hedges, and borders. Its long flowering season and attractive foliage make it a versatile choice for various garden styles, including contemporary and traditional designs.
Please note that all Plants on this site are a range of plants we grow through out the year.
Availability changes all through out the year. please check with us via our Sunshine Coast Garden Centre page for Pricing & Availability
Product Availability
Plants & Pots come and go all year around.
- Plants are seasonal and sometimes we run out but have more batches coming along.
- Some Plants are not always in-stock however we can either order it in. pending availability
- Available numbers change every hour of the day in store and where we grow so please check in with us on how many you are looking for
- we have access to thousands of plants. if you are looking for a specific plant please let us know and we will see if its coming into stock soon or if we can order it for you.
- we will sometimes keep plants on our website to show you the description of how it grows and its specific characteristics. they may not be in stock all the time however we will keep it up online so when it comes in we wont have to reload products
Where are our plants Grown and how do we grow them
- Plants are grown locally on the Sunshine Coast
- All outdoor plants are sun hardened and ready to grow
- Indoor plants are grown under 50% Shade and will transfer perfectly to indoor use
- Orchids are also grown under 50% Shade and are best brought indoors during flowering for show then returned back into a shaded area until the following flowering time
- we are Qualified horticulturists, greenkeeper as well as Qualified landscape Construction with over 35 years experience in the industry. We use Quality products and materials to grow all our plants.
How to Look after your plants like we do
- When using any Garden Care products or Fertilisers we always recommend reading the label before use
- We recommend using Earthlife crushed rock mineral on all plants when planting in the ground or in Pots.
- When planting in Pots in Our garden centre we use either Rocky Point Premium Potting mix or our own custom potting mixes blend to plant all our plants
- If planting in the ground we also recommend that you use good quality Bagged garden soil around your plants at the time of planting
