Vibrant Flowering Crape Myrtle Tree Seeds – 250 Seeds
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Lagerstroemia indica - Premium Crape Myrtle seeds for spectacular summer color.
Known as the "Lilac of the South," the Crape Myrtle is a magnificent deciduous tree or large shrub celebrated for its spectacular, long-lasting summer blooms. Producing massive, crinkled flower clusters in brilliant shades of pink, red, purple, and white, it offers striking exfoliating bark for year-round visual interest. Highly heat and drought tolerant once established, it brings elegant architectural beauty and a vibrant canopy to any landscape design.
Life Cycle
Perennial Long-lived deciduous tree/shrub.
Years To Bloom
3 - 5 Years From seed to mature flowering canopy.
Variety Status
Open Pollinated Excellent for structural landscaping.
Plant Height
10 - 25 ft Forms a multi-trunked tree or large shrub.
Product Features
Showy Summer Blooms, Peeling Bark Highly heat and drought tolerant once established.
Latin Name
Lagerstroemia indica
Planting Guide
Crape Myrtle Seed Instructions
Hardiness Zones, Soil & Light
Grows beautifully across the US in USDA Zones 3–11 (Note: Often acts as a die-back perennial or requires winter container growing in Zones 3-6). Plant in full sun for maximum blooming. Crape myrtles thrive in well-draining, loamy soil with a pH of 5.0-6.5. They are incredibly resilient but detest standing water.
Sowing Method
Cold Stratification Recommended: Mix seeds with moist sand in a sealed bag and refrigerate for 30-60 days to break natural dormancy.
Indoors: After stratifying, sow seeds barely covered (1/8" deep) in sterile potting mix 6-8 weeks before the last frost. Keep soil consistently moist but not soggy.
Temperatures & Germination
Maintain warm soil temperatures of 70-75°F (21-24°C) using a heat mat. Germination can be slow and sporadic, taking 15 to 30 days after the chilling period. Be patient and maintain consistent moisture until seedlings emerge.
Plant Spacing & Care
Space plants 8-15 feet apart depending on your desired landscape use (specimen tree vs. privacy hedge). Once established, they are highly drought tolerant. Water deeply during prolonged dry spells to encourage prolific summer blooming.
Pruning & Maintenance
Prune in late winter or early spring while the tree is dormant to shape the canopy and remove crossing branches. Flowers bloom on new wood, so early pruning maximizes summer flower production and reveals the stunning peeling bark.
Seed Specifications
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- Premium Quality: 100% natural, fresh, and non-GMO seeds.
- High Germination Rate: Vigorously tested to ensure robust growth.
- Beginner Friendly: Easy to grow, perfect for gardeners of all skill levels.
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Kakaseeds is committed to your success, every step of the way.
We want you, our customer, to be 100% satisfied with all of our seeds, tools, and supplies.
If anything you purchase from us proves unsatisfactory, we will either replace the item or refund the purchase price.