Lagerstroemia Red Rocket® (Crape Myrtle)
Crape Myrtle Red Rocket®, Crapemyrtle Red Rocket®, Lagerstroemia indica 'Whit IV'
One of the fastest growing crape myrtles, Lagerstroemia Red Rocket® is a splendid, rounded, deciduous tree with a profusion of large clusters, up to 24 in. (60 cm), packed with crinkly, brilliant cherry-red flowers at its branch tips. Blooming in mid to late summer, they create a brilliant display in the landscape. The foliage emerges crimson in spring, gradually matures to dark green, and turns orange and red shades in the fall before dropping - revealing the unique, smooth bark. Highly disease resistant, this crape myrtle adds great ornamental value across the seasons. It makes a striking specimen plant .
- Grows up to 20-30 ft. tall (600-900 cm) and 15-20 ft. wide (450-600 cm) at maturity. This crape myrtle can grow up to 5 ft. per year! Plant 10 ft. apart for a flowering hedge.
- A full sun lover, this plant is easily grown in average, medium moisture, well-drained soils. Drought and heat tolerant. Water regularly until established. To help crape myrtles retain water, mulch with organic matter 2-3 in. deep (5-7 cm).
- Crape myrtles are not usually browsed by deer.
- Perfect as a specimen plant or for foundation plantings.
- Crape myrtles bloom on new wood and should be pruned in winter or early spring. Remove dead branches any time.
- Lagerstroemia indica species is native to Temperate and Tropical Asia. It has been widely cultivated as an ornamental and has become naturalized in Europe, America, and the Caribbean.
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Requirements
Hardiness | 7
– 9 |
---|---|
Heat Zones | 7
– 9 |
Climate Zones | 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 18, 19, 20, 21, H1, H2 |
Plant Type | Trees |
Plant Family | Lagerstroemia - Crape Myrtles |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest |
Summer (Mid,Late) Fall |
Height | 20' – 30' (6m – 9m) |
Spread | 15' – 20' (4.5m – 6m) |
Water Needs | Average |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy |
Tolerance | Clay Soil, Deer, Drought |
Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Mediterranean Garden |
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While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.
Requirements
Hardiness | 7
– 9 |
---|---|
Heat Zones | 7
– 9 |
Climate Zones | 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 18, 19, 20, 21, H1, H2 |
Plant Type | Trees |
Plant Family | Lagerstroemia - Crape Myrtles |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest |
Summer (Mid,Late) Fall |
Height | 20' – 30' (6m – 9m) |
Spread | 15' – 20' (4.5m – 6m) |
Water Needs | Average |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy |
Tolerance | Clay Soil, Deer, Drought |
Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Mediterranean Garden |