The Lagerstroemia
Called more collectively " Lilac of India " this tree of the family of Lythracées is native of Asia.
Its grown-up size can go from 3 to 5 metres high following the variety, we find it in arbustive shape or on stalk.
Its foliage is void and offers blazing colors in autumn. Its brilliant and plentiful bloom is made of the middle of July, at the middle of August and can last till the beginning of the autumn, flowers appear in compact clusters.
The lagerstroemia can get it all wrong in a massif of shrubs; in a isolated way, on a lawn or along a path in bush to obtain a flowery hedge, it will adapt very well in facade of a wall against a construction. This small-sized tree (in the grown-up age) will find its place in all the spaces and will adapt itself all morphology of gardens.
He asks to be to plant full sun, sheltered from the wind furthermore him likes the ambient humidity.
The lilac of India is resistant in the cold (up to 15 degrees). It is nevertheless advised to protect it, especially first years This tree adapts itself perfectly in the middle urban.
Of a disconcerting ease this decorative vegetable of a big generosity and a big value will illuminate your garden all summer long.
Lagerstroemia Indica, 2 brand new collections, exclusive colours, exceptional quality
Horticulturists Christian Gaurrat and Antoine Scrive are based in Southwest France, in a natural basin where Lagerstroemia Indica is very much as home.
In 2006, after 10 years spent cultivating the species and creating their own varieties, they use carefully selected hybrids to propagate 40,000 seedlings, which were when grown under glass, in soil, for 2-3 years. This exclusive collection is now marketed under the "Indiya Charms" brand, a reference to the plants common name of "Indian Lilac".
The 5 varieties of the "Collection Selection" offer exceptional qualit, combining density and resistance to desease (less vulnerable to oidium), with abundant early flowering in unusual, luminous colours.
These varieties are available as young plant, clumps, or single stemsof 80cs, 110cms, 140cms, 170cms or 2m (under head heigh.