[Photos] Crape myrtles: Flowers don’t tell, they show

The striking purplish hues of giant crape-myrtle flowers add a touch of colour to the summer

Bang lang is a common flower found throughout South Asia, with giant crape-myrtle trees planted to make rural landscapes appear more beautiful and also to create shade

Each flower features six thin and light petals

A fresh morning starts with a torch of romantic purple colour

After fully blooming, the rich colours of giant crape-myrtle flowers begin to fade and finally fall off from their branches altogether

VNA