{"product_id":"crepe-myrtle-tonto","title":"Crepe Myrtle Tonto","description":"\u003cp\u003eA large shrub to small tree tolerant of a wide range of site conditions, Crepe Myrtle Tonto is a long flowering, mildew resistant cultivar that is excellent for small parks and gardens or for use in containers. Part of the Indian Summer® Crepe Myrtle range, Tonto produces numerous bright fuchsia-pink to reddish coloured flowers in Summer and provides a stunning highlight to the garden during the whole year.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCrepe Myrtles, also known as Lagerstroemia, are small to medium-sized deciduous shrubby trees that thrive in the Australian climate. Well adapted to heat, they perform beautifully even in the hottest conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese trees are deciduous, with foliage that turns a striking orange-red in Autumn before dropping. This makes them ideal for planting on the northern side of the garden—allowing precious Winter sunlight to filter through once the leaves fall. They also make excellent specimen trees or focal points in landscape designs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCrepe Myrtles are highly versatile and will grow well in almost any position. They prefer moist, well-drained soil and perform best in full sun or partial shade. While they are tolerant of dry conditions, regular watering during extended dry periods is recommended, especially during the establishment phase. They are frost hardy and mildew resistant.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Indian Summer® series of Crepe Myrtles have been specially selected for their exceptional resistance to common pests and diseases, including leaf spot and powdery mildew. This makes them particularly well-suited to Australia’s more humid regions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen planting bare-rooted Indian Summer® Lagerstroemia, it is recommended to prune the plant back by approximately 30%. This encourages strong root development and vigorous new growth in Spring.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Garden Express Australia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53829031002296,"sku":"TRECMYTON","price":69.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0928\/0805\/2920\/files\/crepe-myrtle-trecmyton-tonto.jpg?v=1785384046","url":"https:\/\/gardenexpress.com.au\/products\/crepe-myrtle-tonto","provider":"Garden Express Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}