An upright, mid-size, early flowering and reblooming crape myrtle with sensational scarlet red flower clusters that will delight all summer long. Glossy foliage emerges red then matures to a dark green. Ideal as a container specimen, or in the landscape as a single accent or in groupings. Excellent heat tolerance and powdery mildew resistance. Deciduous.
Bloom Time
Summer to fall
Deciduous/Evergreen
Deciduous
Special Features
Easy Care, Improved Pest and Disease Resistance, Ornamental Berries, Waterwise, Non-toxic to Cats and Dogs, Attracts Pollinators, Compact Form
Problems/Solutions
Drought Tolerant, Tolerates Urban Pollution
Growth Rate
Moderate
Flower Attributes
Long Bloom Season, Repeat Flowering, Showy Flowers
Patent Act
Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent.
Landscape Use
Border, Container, Hedge
Flower Color
Red
Foliage Color
Dark Green
Companion Plants
Indian Hawthorn (Rhaphiolepis); Daylily (Hemerocallis); California Lilac (Ceanothus); Lilyturf (Liriope); Mexican Heather (Cuphea); Agapanthus (Agapanthus)
Care Instructions
Thrives in average, well-drained soils. Water deeply, regularly in first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Once established, reduce frequency; tolerates mild drought. Feed before new growth begins in spring. Remove emerging suckers from base of older trees. Remove spent blooms to encourage rebloom.
History
Introduced by renowned horticulturist Michael A. Dirr. This L. indica x L. fauriei hybrid exhibits excellence resistance to powdery mildew and Cercospora leaf spot and a compact, upright growth habit. Produces small berries in midsummer. Foliage turns a rich red color in fall.
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Details
Description
An upright, mid-size, early flowering and reblooming crape myrtle with sensational scarlet red flower clusters that will delight all summer long. Glossy foliage emerges red then matures to a dark green. Ideal as a container specimen, or in the landscape as a single accent or in groupings. Excellent heat tolerance and powdery mildew resistance. Deciduous.
Bloom Time
Summer to fall
Deciduous/Evergreen
Deciduous
Special Features
Easy Care, Improved Pest and Disease Resistance, Ornamental Berries, Waterwise, Non-toxic to Cats and Dogs, Attracts Pollinators, Compact Form
Problems/Solutions
Drought Tolerant, Tolerates Urban Pollution
Growth Rate
Moderate
Flower Attributes
Long Bloom Season, Repeat Flowering, Showy Flowers
Patent Act
Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent.
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Style
Landscape Use
Border, Container, Hedge
Flower Color
Red
Foliage Color
Dark Green
Companion Plants
Indian Hawthorn (Rhaphiolepis); Daylily (Hemerocallis); California Lilac (Ceanothus); Lilyturf (Liriope); Mexican Heather (Cuphea); Agapanthus (Agapanthus)
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Care
Care Instructions
Thrives in average, well-drained soils. Water deeply, regularly in first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Once established, reduce frequency; tolerates mild drought. Feed before new growth begins in spring. Remove emerging suckers from base of older trees. Remove spent blooms to encourage rebloom.
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History
History
Introduced by renowned horticulturist Michael A. Dirr. This L. indica x L. fauriei hybrid exhibits excellence resistance to powdery mildew and Cercospora leaf spot and a compact, upright growth habit. Produces small berries in midsummer. Foliage turns a rich red color in fall.
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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.
We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.