{"product_id":"lagerstroemia-sioux-crepe-myrtle-tree","title":"Sioux Crepe Myrtle (Standard) - Lagerstroemia indica ‘Sioux’","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrice includes everything:\u003c\/strong\u003e the plant, free delivery and professional installation by our planting team. One price, whole job done.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSioux Crepe Myrtle (Standard) - Lagerstroemia indica ‘Sioux’\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrained as a standard, ‘Sioux’ lifts the crepe myrtle display clear of the ground on a single clean trunk, so paving, paths or low planting can run right underneath. \u003cem\u003eLagerstroemia indica\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Sioux’ belongs to the mildew resistant hybrid group, and it carries dense trusses of vivid dark pink flowers from mid summer well into autumn. Peeling bark, autumn colour and a sculptural winter silhouette carry the plant through the rest of the year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eWhy Sioux Crepe Myrtle\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering Length\u003c\/strong\u003e: Crinkled dark pink trusses appear from December and continue for eight to twelve weeks.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDisease Resistance\u003c\/strong\u003e: Notably resistant to the powdery mildew that disfigures older crepe myrtles in humid summers.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBark\u003c\/strong\u003e: Smooth bark exfoliates to cinnamon and pale grey, displayed at eye level on the clear standard trunk.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAutumn Colour\u003c\/strong\u003e: Foliage turns orange through red purple before dropping, a second season of interest.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeat Tolerance\u003c\/strong\u003e: Thrives in reflected heat from paving and walls, and needs little water once settled.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eIdeal Applications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePaired entry\u003c\/strong\u003e: Two matched standards frame a door, gate or driveway entrance.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNarrow verge\u003c\/strong\u003e: The clear trunk gives pedestrian and vehicle clearance in a tight street planting.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAbove low hedging\u003c\/strong\u003e: Flowers float above a clipped box or westringia border without crowding it.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePaved courtyard\u003c\/strong\u003e: Suits a large container or a cut out in paving where root space is limited.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eSpecimen \u0026amp; Installation\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing (screening\/hedge):\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.5-3m\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing (feature\/avenue):\u003c\/strong\u003e 4-5m\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest Planting Season:\u003c\/strong\u003e Autumn through early spring while dormant, or any mild month from a container\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil \u0026amp; Drainage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well drained, moderately fertile soil, tolerant of slight alkalinity, intolerant of wet feet\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEstablishment Care:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water deeply once a week through the first two summers, since drought stress in year one costs flowers. Rub off trunk shoots while they are still soft to keep the stem clean, and leave the stake in place until the head is self supporting.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003ePlant Details\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.5-5m as a standard, with a clear trunk of about 1.5-1.8m\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWidth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.5-3m\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deciduous\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun, at least six hours for good flowering\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNative to:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cultivar of east Asian parentage, China, Korea and Japan\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep pink\n\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Direct","offers":[{"title":"100L","offer_id":59795262341406,"sku":"ND-1053-100L","price":1475.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1000\/2536\/8862\/files\/YswB3lhYma_FQ4Agl36pB_1G8KxgFB.jpg?v=1787311252","url":"https:\/\/nurserydirect.com.au\/products\/lagerstroemia-sioux-crepe-myrtle-tree","provider":"Nursery Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}