- Full Sun (At Least 6 Hours Of Direct Sunlight)
- Height 6 - 12 Feet
- Width 8 Feet
- Growing Zones 7-9
A superstar in the garden that doesn’t act like a prima donna, the Center Stage Red Crape Myrtle steals the show in sunny gardens. The glossy, dark leaves set the stage for the blaze of long-lasting red flowers in summer. The deep purple and black foliage provides colorful interest all season long. Another major benefit of the richly hued foliage? It’s deer- and disease-resistant! This is a vigorous variety that has been improved to resist the diseases with which other crape myrtle species struggle.
Center Stage also has a narrow, upright growth habit that makes it a great choice for smaller spaces and tightly knit landscapes. This tidy habit also opens up a variety of landscape uses. Mix it with perennials and plant in landscapes to provide color year-round with its extraordinary foliage. They can also be used to form a low, colorful hedge.
Center Stage® Red Crape Myrtle Care
Plant Center Stage® Red Crape myrtle in full sun to achieve maximum disease resistance, bloom, and growth. Only water when soil is dry, as overwatering can reduce disease resistance of the plant. It is adaptable to most soil types except soggy soils. The combination of full sun and well-drained soil will lead to a thriving, colorful specimen. Crape myrtle prefers a slightly acidic soil with a pH ranging between 5 to 6.5.
This dwarf crape myrtle variety has a tidy growth habit that rarely needs to be pruned. However, if you’d like to prune them, do so sparingly in the early spring.
Center Stage® Red Crape Myrtle Spacing
Most crape myrtles do no react well to constant pruning, so Center Stage® Red Crapemyrtle is a great choice for smaller locations or narrow garden beds. However, it can still spread up to 8’! So maintain a good amount of space around this shrub, and plant give it around 8’ of space when selecting a site for it.
Center Stage® Red Crape Myrtle Information
| USDA Hardiness Zones: 7-9 |
| Plant Type: Shrub |
| Sunlight Exposure: Full Sun |
| Mature Height: 6 - 12 Feet |
| Mature Width: 8 Feet |
| Plant Spacing: 8 Feet |
| Growth Habit: Upright |
| Flower Color(s): Red |
| Flower Shade: Cherry-Ruby |
| Seasonal Interest: Summer through Fall |
| Foliage Type: Deciduous |
| Foliage Color(s): Black |
| Resists: Deer, Disease |
| Features: Foliage Interest, Low Maintenance |
| Uses: Border Plant Container Landscape Mass Planting Specimen or Focal Point |
| Plant Brand: Proven Winners |
| Botanical/Scientific Name: Lagerstroemia indica 'SMNLCIBF' USPP 32,515 |
- SKU:
- LAGCS
Container Sizes
Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on; type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
4.5" Pot
Also Known As:
4.5" Container
Plant Age:
~ 6 months
Plant Size:
~ 3"-6"
Pot Size:
~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
Volume:
1.42 quarts
Quart Pot
Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
2.5 Quart
Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
#1 Pot
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
#2 Pot
Also Known As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
#3 Pot
Also Known As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
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Plant Addicts always guarantees your plant(s) will arrive happy & healthy. However, plant(s) are being shipped through the mail & sometimes accidents happen. If the plant is dead, has dried out roots or the incorrect item was shipped, just notify Plant Addicts within 3 days upon delivery. We may ask for pictures but will try to make it as easy as possible for you. Please note, plant(s) with damaged branches or wilted leaves will not qualify for this guarantee. Plants are very resilient and will rebound quickly when cared for correctly.
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We encourage all plant lovers to purchase the Plant Addicts Warranty, whether you're a new gardener or an expert. There are many variables outside of anyone's control that can cause a plant to die. Hungry animals, drought, poor soil conditions, over watering, diseases & pests are all good examples of what can cause plants to die. The Plant Addicts Warranty is a 1 year warranty protecting you from all of the unknowns and will replace your plant if something were to happen to it.
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Plant Shipping
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Winter to Early Spring
We ship only when it's warm enough to plant in your growing zone.
Sometimes plants aren't completely ready to sell and ship in early spring. We will wait until the plants are ready before shipping so you don't get a subpar product.
For Southern plants we will be able to ship much earlier than plants coming from our northern nursery.
Summer
If there is extreme heat we may delay shipping for a week or several weeks.
We review what areas the plants are traveling through as well as your location.
Fall into Winter
We’ll ship plants out all the way up to the end of the fall planting season!
Winter
Get your order in early to reserve your plants for Spring planting!
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Planter Shipping
Standard Colors: 2-3 business days
Special Order Colors: 8 weeks - this is due to the planter being custom made with the color(s) of your choice
Please Note: On special orders there can not be any cancellations