Crape Myrtle 'Scarlet'
Crape Myrtle 'Scarlet'
Crape Myrtle 'Scarlet'
Crape Myrtle 'Scarlet'
Crape Myrtle 'Scarlet'
Crape Myrtle 'Scarlet'

Crape Myrtle 'Scarlet'

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  • This Crape Myrtle 'Scarlet' ships in a 1 Gallon Trade Pot
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TheĀ Lagerstroemia 'Scarlet' - 'Scarlet Red' Crape Myrtle is one of the hardiest and showiest of all Crape Myrtle varieties out there. Being native to China, this deciduous shrub is hardy, heat-loving and 'Blood Red' Mildew resistant perfect from the southern United States. This shrub is a multi-stemmed, dense growing deciduous shrub decorated with dark green foliage that turn a golden yellow-orange in the fall. Clusters of showy, abundant, iridescent red flowers bloom from early July to September lasting sometimes anywhere from 3 to 4 months every blooming period. Pruning any spent flowers will prolonged their flowering periods as well.Ā Ā 

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Pollinator Friendly

Attracts bees, butterflies, and birds, supporting local ecosystems.

Leaves & Blooms

Vibrant red blooms in dense clusters and dark glossy green leaves that turn orange or yellow in fall

Hardiness Zone

Thrives in USDA Zones 6 - 9 with proper care.

Low MaintenanceĀ 

Hardy and easy to grow in various soils and climates.

This 'Scarlet' Crape Myrtle comes in a 1 Gallon trade pot

Size: Mature size can reach up to 20'ft high and 15'ft wide.

Light: Prefers full sun. (At least 6 hours of direct sunlight)

Hardiness zone: 6 - 9 View Map

Characteristics: This shrub grows in an upright and arching manner, blooming clusters of vibrant red flowers in the spring and summer lasting for 3-4 months at a time. Attracts hummingbirds, bees and butterflies. Plant your Crape Myrtle where it will receive full sun in fertile, moist, well-drained soil. Pruning should be done in late winter or early spring before growth begins. Responds well to shaping into either a small tree or shrub.

Growth Rate: Medium to fast

Soil, Water & Fertilize: Adapts to a variety of soils like loam and clay soils and is drought tolerant once roots are established. Prefers average well draining, moist soil with a pH of 5.0 - 6.5. Removing spent flowers will prolong blooming periods.

Susceptibility: Leaf spot, aphids and powdery mildew.

*We cannot send plants to Alaska or Hawaii.

*Plants ship dormant in winter months.

*Pictures shown are of mature plants and not what you will receive.

Plant Approximately 5'-6'ft apart to allow growing space for future spread.

Abundant blooms will only occur when allowed full sun throughout the day.

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Hardiness zone for this plant: 6 - 9

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