{"product_id":"lagerstroemia-diamonds-in-the-dark-lavender-lace-1","title":"Lagerstroemia 'Diamonds in the Dark Lavender Lace'","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLagerstroemia\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eLagerstroemia \u003c\/em\u003e'Diamonds in the Dark® Lavender Lace'\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lythraceae\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e East Asia\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deciduous small tree\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBring dramatic contrast to your garden with Lagerstroemia ‘Diamonds in the Dark® Lavender Lace’—a compact crepe myrtle prized for its near-black foliage and lavender-purple flower trusses through the warm months. Perfect for South Australian conditions, it’s heat-loving, low-maintenance and showy in courtyards, driveways and feature pots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.5–3 m H x 2–2.5 m W (upright, branching habit)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30-50 cm per year under good conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Emerging deep burgundy\/black foliage; intensifies in full sun; fiery red-orange autumn colour before leaves drop\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lavender-purple, crepe-textured clusters on new wood; light sweet scent up close\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeasonal Interest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spring–autumn—dark foliage all season, summer to early autumn blooms, standout autumn colour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWildlife Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nectar-rich blooms attract bees, butterflies and pollinators\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heat and drought once established; light frost; powdery-mildew resistant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Density:\u003c\/strong\u003e Avenue\/specimen: 1 tree per 9-16 m² (3-4 m apart), depending on mature canopy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePet Friendly:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes (non-toxic to cats \u0026amp; dogs)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere It Works Best\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun (6+ hours) for darkest foliage and heaviest flowering; tolerates light part shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-drained loam, sandy loam or clay loam\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Needs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Establishment: 2 deep soaks\/week for 8-12 weeks. Established: deep soak every 10-14 days in summer; monthly in winter if dry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mulch in spring; prune in late winter to shape and encourage new growth\/flowers; slow-release fertiliser in early spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/strong\u003e 25-50 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClimate Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e Suited to temperate and Mediterranean SA gardens, including coastal areas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil pH:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slightly acidic to neutral preferred; tolerates mildly alkaline if well-drained\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLandscape \u0026amp; Design Ideas\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeature tree for contrast: Plant as a statement against light paving, white walls or silver\/blue foliage for a high-impact look\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDriveway or path avenue: Space 3–4 m apart for a formal, flowering entrance with year-round structure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge containers: Thrives in feature pots on patios and courtyards; underplant with white groundcovers to make the blooms pop\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You Will Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e‘Lavender Lace’ delivers nonstop wow-factor: near-black foliage, clouds of lavender blooms and glowing autumn colour in a compact size that suits today’s gardens. 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