How to grow Crape Myrtle

Lagerstroemia indica

Surface sow on fine gritty well drained substrate. May take up to 3 weeks to germinate at 20C

These estimates for how long Crape myrtle takes to sprout, grow and harvest are from real observations from real gardeners, right around the world.

Days to Germination How long does it take Crape myrtle to germinate?: 13 days
Average 13 days | Min 13 days | Max 13 days (1)
Days to Transplant How long until I can plant out Crape myrtle?: + days
Average days | Min days | Max days (0)
Days to Maturity How long until Crape myrtle is ready for harvest / bloom?: + 1162 days
Average 1162 days | Min 1162 days | Max 1162 days (1)
Total Growing Days How long does it take to grow Crape myrtle?: = days

The genus is named after the Swedish merchant Magnus von Lagerström, who supplied Carolus Linnaeus with plants he collected. ¹

Crapemyrtle, Crepe myrtle "diamonds in the dark" - purely purple

Lagerstroemia indica L.