Overview
Lagerstroemia indica Petite Orchid ('Monhid') is a bushy shrubs in the genus Lagerstroemia, part of the Lythraceae family, with deciduous foliage. Lagerstroemia indica Petite Orchid ('Monhid') grows best in full sun, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H4. Suggested uses include city and courtyard gardens, cottage and informal garden, mediterranean climate plants and patio and container plants.
About
Lagerstroemia indica 'Petite Orchid' ('Monhid') is a bushy deciduous shrub belonging to the Lagerstroemia genus, which includes both deciduous and evergreen trees or shrubs with simple leaves and conical clusters of frilled-petal flowers. This cultivar thrives in full sun and prefers a sheltered position, ideally south- or west-facing, in well-drained soil such as chalk, loam, or sand with a pH that can be acid, alkaline, or neutral. Hardy to UK zone H4, it is suitable for city and courtyard gardens, patios, and Mediterranean-style planting. It can be propagated by softwood or semi-ripe cuttings.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Lagerstroemia
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Chalk, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H4
Plant details
Lagerstroemia indica Petite Orchid ('Monhid') size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Shrubs
- Habit
- Bushy
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- City and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Mediterranean climate plants, Patio and container plants
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Lagerstroemia indica Petite Orchid ('Monhid')
- Propagation
- Propagate by softwood cuttings in late spring, or semi-ripe cuttings in summer
- Pest resistance
- May be susceptible to glasshouse red spider mite and glasshouse whitefly if grown indoors
- Disease resistance
- May be susceptible to honey fungus (rarely)
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Lagerstroemia indica Petite Orchid ('Monhid')?
Lagerstroemia indica Petite Orchid ('Monhid') prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Lagerstroemia indica Petite Orchid ('Monhid') need?
Lagerstroemia indica Petite Orchid ('Monhid') is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Lagerstroemia indica Petite Orchid ('Monhid') hardy in the UK?
Lagerstroemia indica Petite Orchid ('Monhid') has an RHS hardiness rating of H4, meaning it is hardy through an average UK winter, tolerating -10 to -5°C.
How do I propagate Lagerstroemia indica Petite Orchid ('Monhid')?
Propagate by softwood cuttings in late spring, or semi-ripe cuttings in summer.
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