Lagerstroemia speciosa Seeds – Queen’s Crape Myrtle

Grow a stunning ornamental tree with Lagerstroemia speciosa Seeds – Queen’s Crape Myrtle. Known for its large, vibrant summer blooms and attractive peeling bark, this tropical crape myrtle variety brings bold color and elegant form to garden landscapes. Its lush foliage, striking clusters of blossoms, and smooth textured trunk make it a standout choice for feature planting in warm climates.

This fast-growing tree thrives in full sun and well-drained soil. Once established, it becomes a hardy, long-lived ornamental that provides lush summer interest and year-round visual appeal. Perfect for spacious gardens, driveways, and landscape borders.Features

• Premium-quality non-GMO seeds

• Produces the ornamental Queen’s Crape Myrtle tree

• Large, vibrant summer bloom clusters

• Attractive bark and lush green foliage

• Fast-growing, long-lived ornamental species

• Ideal for warm-climate landscapes and focal points

Specifications

Botanical Name: Lagerstroemia speciosa
Common Name (US): Queen’s Crape Myrtle / Pride of India
Plant Type: Ornamental deciduous to semi-evergreen tree
Growth Habit: Upright, spreading crown
Mature Height: 25–50 feet
Light Requirements: Full sun
Watering Needs: Moderate; prefers well-drained soil
Soil Type: Loamy, sandy, or well-draining soils
Germination Time: 15–45 days
Germination Temperature: 70–85°F

Hardiness Zones (USDA): 10–11 (grown outdoors);

Can be grown in containers in cooler zones and overwintered indoors.

Planting Season by Zone

Zones 10–11 (Warm Climates):

• Outdoor sowing: February–April

• Secondary sowing: August–September

Zones 6–9 (Cool to Mild Climates – Container Growing Recommended):

• Indoor sowing: February–April

• Transplant to large containers outdoors: April–June

Zones 2–5 (Cold Climates – Indoor Growing Required):

• Indoor sowing: March–May

• Grow in containers; overwinter indoors

Bloom Time: Late spring to summer