{"product_id":"lagerstroemia-spp-slender-black™","title":"Lagerstroemia spp. SLENDER BLACK™","description":"\u003ch3\u003eLagerstroemia spp. SLENDER BLACK™\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2-4m tall.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2-4m apart.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal growing conditions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun - Part shade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth rate: \u003c\/strong\u003eModerate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-section-id=\"1xwa4r9\" data-start=\"257\" data-end=\"264\"\u003eUses\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"266\" data-end=\"419\"\u003eFeature shrub\/ Small tree, narrow spaces, courtyard planting, lining driveways, modern landscapes, mass plantings, pots and containers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-end=\"439\" data-start=\"426\" data-section-id=\"63y3p6\"\u003eNoteworthy\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"758\" data-start=\"441\"\u003eA compact crepe myrtle variety prized for its near-black foliage and vibrant pink-red flowers. Unlike many dark-leaved crepe myrtles, it has shown strong mildew resistance and maintains a naturally dense, upright growth habit. Provides striking colour contrast in garden designs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-end=\"776\" data-start=\"765\" data-section-id=\"9rse72\"\u003eTolerant\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"989\" data-start=\"778\"\u003eHeat, humidity, drought once established, light frost, pruning. Also tolerates inland and non-frontline coastal conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-section-id=\"170goit\" data-start=\"996\" data-end=\"1017\"\u003eColour\/Growth form\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1019\" data-end=\"1260\"\u003eCompact, upright shrub with slender, dense growth and deep burgundy to almost black foliage. Produces masses of pink-red flowers during the warmer months, creating strong seasonal contrast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-section-id=\"1wfumlu\" data-start=\"1267\" data-end=\"1306\"\u003eWhat is Crepe Myrtle Slender Black?\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1308\" data-end=\"1734\"\u003eLagerstroemia SLENDER BLACK™ is a modern crepe myrtle cultivar developed for small spaces and contemporary landscapes. Its narrow habit makes it ideal where width is limited, while its dark foliage provides year-round visual impact. During summer, clusters of vivid flowers emerge above the foliage, attracting beneficial pollinators and adding long-lasting seasonal colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-end=\"1787\" data-start=\"1741\" data-section-id=\"1i1vowo\"\u003eHow to care for Crepe Myrtle Slender Black\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2288\" data-start=\"1789\"\u003ePlant in a sunny to lightly shaded position with well-drained soil for best flowering and foliage colour. Water regularly during establishment, then reduce as the plant matures and becomes more drought tolerant. Apply mulch to retain moisture and suppress weeds. Prune lightly during winter to maintain a tidy shape or leave unpruned for a more natural appearance. Feed with a slow-release fertiliser in spring to encourage healthy growth and flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Platypus Plants","offers":[{"title":"200 mm","offer_id":51230419190075,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0865\/0942\/0859\/files\/Red_crepe_myrtle_flower.jpg?v=1778197637","url":"https:\/\/www.platypusplants.com.au\/products\/lagerstroemia-spp-slender-black%e2%84%a2","provider":"Platypus Plants","version":"1.0","type":"link"}