Center Stage® Red Crapemyrtle (Lagerstroemia)
Shrub
- Intriguing black foliage with contrasting red flowers.
- Deer resistant, heat tolerant, and easy to grow.
- Space-saving upright habit.
- Zones 6b-10, sun, 12′ tall x 8′ wide at maturity.
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Description
Details
Patent: PP #32,515
Common Name: Crapemyrtle, Crape myrtle, Crepe myrtle
Zone: 6b - 10
Sun Exposure: Full sun (min. 6 hrs/day).
Height x Width: 6-12' tall x 8' wide
Flower Color: Red
Foliage Color: Green
Season of Interest: Summer
Bloom time: Summer
Features: Rare & unusual, Proven Winners, heat tolerant, deer resistant
Uses: Hedge, edging, flower gardens, specimen, containers
How to Grow
Light: Full sun (6+ hrs/day).
Water: Average.
Spacing: Plant at least 8' apart.
Fertilizing: Little needed. If desired, fertilize in early spring, once the ground has thawed, with a granular rose fertilizer. A second application may be made in late spring/early summer as well.
Winterizing: A good 2-3" layer of mulch is recommended, USDA zone 6.
Maintenance & Pruning: Blooms on new wood, so can be safely pruned in spring. Dead wood can be removed in spring, once new growth has begun to emerge and it's clear where any dieback may have occurred.
Plant spacing is based on the ultimate width of the plants. This figure is normally given as a range; for example, 3-5’. If you live in a cold climate and/or want plants to fill in more quickly, plan to space at the shorter end of the range. If you live in a warm climate, are on a limited budget, or are willing to wait longer for plants to touch, use the higher end of the range. Using the larger number is recommended when calculating distance from a building or structure. There’s really no such thing as "maximum spacing": if you don’t want your plants to touch, you can space them as far apart as you’d like. All plant spacing is calculated on center, or in other words, the centers of the plants are spaced one half of their eventual width apart:
Unless you are planting in a straight line, as you might for hedges or edging, space your plants in a staggered or zig-zag pattern for a more interesting and naturalistic look:
Not sure just how many plants will fit in your garden? Our calculator gives you the exact amount of plants required for your space. Simply update the values and the calculator will re-calculate accordingly. Spacing information can be found in the 'How to Grow' tab on each plant's page.