Center Stage Red Crape Myrtle is an upright deciduous shrub with an arching crown and exfoliating bark. The dramatic black leaves on dark purple stems are contrasted by the heavy blooms of glowing red panicles that bloom all summer. Best color in full sun and rich, well-drained acidic soil. Center Stage Red has excellent disease resistance.
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Type:
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Shrub
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Height:
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6' - 12'
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Spread:
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5’ - 8'
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Spacing:
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7'
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USDA Hardiness Zone:
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6 - 10
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Culture:
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Full Sun, Part Sun
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Bloom Color:
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Red
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Season of Interest:
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Summer
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Water Regularly. It can be susceptible to leaf spot and powdery mildew.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Wildlife Gardens, Urban Gardens, Foundational Planting, and Hedges.
COMPANION PLANTS: Indian Hawthorn, Catnip, Butterfly Bush
IMAGE: Photos by Proven Winners, Center Stage® Red Crapemyrtle
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
