Cherry Dazzle® Dwarf Crape Myrtle
Lagerstroemia 'Gamad I' PP #16,917
SKU
04190
A dazzling show of color that begins with bronze new leaves that mature to dark green, followed by masses of brilliant red flowers, and finally fall foliage that changes to a vibrant red-purple. Its compact habit and disease resistant foliage means easier care in shrub borders. Drought tolerant when established. Deciduous.
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Full sun
Once established, water occasionally; more in extreme heat or containers.
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| Botanical Pronunciation | la-ger-STRE-mee-a |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Slow growing; reaches 3 to 5 ft. tall and wide. |
| Bloom Time | Summer |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Flower Attribute | Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | Red |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Garden Style | Cottage, Mediterranean, Rustic |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Firescaping/Fire Wise, Hedge, Mass Planting, Specimen, Urban Garden |
| Light Needs | Full sun |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
| Soil Needs | Tree & Shrub Food |
| Special Feature | Dense Habit, Fall Color, Improved Disease Resistance, Waterwise, Tolerates Urban Pollution, Compact Form |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Watering Needs | Once established, water occasionally; more in extreme heat or containers. |
Thrives in average, well-drained soils. Water deeply, regularly in first growing season to establish root system. Once established, reduce frequency; tolerates mild drought. Feed in early spring. Thin young trees in late winter, leaving 3 to 7 main trunks or canopy branches. Remove emerging suckers from base of older trees.
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This Plant's Growing Zones: 6 - 10
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