Overview
Lagerstroemia 'Plum Magic' is a bushy, columnar upright shrubs in the genus Lagerstroemia, part of the Lythraceae family, with deciduous foliage. Lagerstroemia 'Plum Magic' grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H4. Suggested uses include city and courtyard gardens, cottage and informal gardens, mediterranean climate plants, patio and container plants, flower borders and beds and wall side borders.
About
Lagerstroemia 'Plum Magic' is a deciduous shrub cultivar of the Lagerstroemia genus, known for its bushy, columnar upright habit. As a member of the Lythraceae family, it thrives best in full sun with a south-facing, sheltered aspect, preferring fertile, well-drained loam soil with a neutral pH. This cultivar is hardy to UK zone H4 and is suitable for city and courtyard gardens, patios, flower borders, and wall-side borders. It is propagated by softwood or semi-ripe cuttings and offers seasonal interest in spring and summer.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Lagerstroemia
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Loam
- Soil pH
- Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H4
Plant details
Lagerstroemia 'Plum Magic' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Shrubs
- Habit
- Bushy, Columnar upright
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- City and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal gardens, Mediterranean climate plants, Patio and container plants, Flower borders and beds, Wall side borders
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Lagerstroemia 'Plum Magic'
- Propagation
- Softwood cuttings, Semi-ripe cuttings
- Pest resistance
- Glasshouse red spider mite, Glasshouse whitefly
- Disease resistance
- Honey fungus
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Lagerstroemia 'Plum Magic'?
Lagerstroemia 'Plum Magic' prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Lagerstroemia 'Plum Magic' need?
Lagerstroemia 'Plum Magic' grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Lagerstroemia 'Plum Magic' hardy in the UK?
Lagerstroemia 'Plum Magic' 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 'Plum Magic'?
Softwood cuttings, Semi-ripe cuttings.
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