{"product_id":"nasiona-lagerstremii-indyjskiej-lagerstroemia-indica","title":"Indian Crape Myrtle Seeds - Lagerstroemia Indica","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:14pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#656B39;\"\u003eLagerstroemia indica\u003c\/strong\u003e - Indian Lagerstroemia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:12pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#656B39;\"\u003eLagerstroemia indica\u003c\/strong\u003e, known as Indian lagerstroemia, is a charming small tree native to Asia that has gained popularity among gardeners worldwide due to its exceptional beauty and long-lasting flowering. It features \u003cstrong\u003edark green, glossy leaves\u003c\/strong\u003e that turn spectacular colors in autumn – from golden yellow, through vibrant orange, to fiery red.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:14pt;\"\u003eDistinctive beauty throughout the season\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:12pt;\"\u003eThe greatest ornament of Indian lagerstroemia is its \u003cstrong style=\"color:#656B39;\"\u003efragrant flowers\u003c\/strong\u003e, gathered in impressive panicles up to \u003cstrong\u003e20 centimeters long\u003c\/strong\u003e at the tips of the shoots. Depending on the variety, they display a wide range of colors – from pure white, through delicate pink, intense red, noble purple, to deep violet, often with subtle tonal transitions. The flowering period is exceptionally long – \u003cstrong\u003eup to 120 days\u003c\/strong\u003e, from early summer to late autumn, making it one of the longest-flowering ornamental plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:12pt;\"\u003eLagerstroemia also impresses with its \u003cstrong\u003eseasonal variability\u003c\/strong\u003e. In summer, it shows shiny, dark green leaves; in autumn, it dazzles with intense fall colors; and in winter, it reveals decorative, \u003cstrong\u003esmooth bark in beige-brown shades with red streaks\u003c\/strong\u003e. This year-round appeal makes the plant an interesting element of compositions even outside the flowering period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:14pt;\"\u003eFast growth and versatile use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:12pt;\"\u003eA particularly valuable feature of lagerstroemia is its rapid maturity – \u003cstrong\u003ethe first flowers can appear as early as 7 months after sowing\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it a very rewarding plant for beginner gardeners. It tolerates shaping and heavy pruning well, so it is also suitable for cultivation as a \u003cstrong\u003ebonsai\u003c\/strong\u003e – even beginners can successfully shape its crown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:12pt;\"\u003eThanks to its versatility, lagerstroemia works well in various applications – from garden and urban green space compositions to container cultivation on terraces or verandas, where it can serve as an impressive central accent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:14pt;\"\u003eCultivation requirements and care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:12pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#656B39;\"\u003eLagerstroemia indica\u003c\/strong\u003e thrives in \u003cstrong\u003etemperate and Mediterranean climates\u003c\/strong\u003e and can be grown both in gardens and in pots. It grows best in \u003cstrong\u003ewell-sunny locations\u003c\/strong\u003e – it needs at least \u003cstrong\u003e6 hours of daylight\u003c\/strong\u003e to flower profusely. It also tolerates partial shade, but flowering may be less abundant then.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:12pt;\"\u003eThe soil should be \u003cstrong\u003efertile, slightly acidic to neutral (pH 5.5–7)\u003c\/strong\u003e, well-drained with good drainage. The plant does not tolerate stagnant water, so watering should be adjusted to conditions – young specimens require regular watering, while older ones tolerate short dry spells.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:14pt;\"\u003eCold resistance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:12pt;\"\u003eIndian lagerstroemia shows good \u003cstrong\u003ecold resistance – it tolerates frosts down to -18°C\u003c\/strong\u003e, and some sources even indicate up to \u003cstrong\u003e-20°C\u003c\/strong\u003e. In colder parts of Europe, it is advisable to protect the root system in winter with a thick layer of mulch. Potted specimens should be moved to a bright room with temperatures between 0–10°C. \u003cstrong\u003eWinter pruning\u003c\/strong\u003e is not only possible but recommended – it stimulates the growth of young shoots and improves flowering in the next season.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"mr.seed","offers":[{"title":"10","offer_id":52461556924744,"sku":"1476","price":2.9,"currency_code":"PLN","in_stock":true},{"title":"50","offer_id":52461556957512,"sku":"1477","price":14.9,"currency_code":"PLN","in_stock":true},{"title":"100","offer_id":52461556990280,"sku":"1478","price":26.9,"currency_code":"PLN","in_stock":true},{"title":"1000","offer_id":52461557023048,"sku":"1479","price":188.9,"currency_code":"PLN","in_stock":true},{"title":"10000","offer_id":52461557055816,"sku":"1480","price":937.9,"currency_code":"PLN","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0939\/2649\/0440\/files\/2319.jpg?v=1770321466","url":"https:\/\/www.mrseed.eu\/en\/products\/nasiona-lagerstremii-indyjskiej-lagerstroemia-indica","provider":"mr.seed","version":"1.0","type":"link"}