Light Needs
Mature Height
Mature Spread
Growing Zones
The Enduring Red™ Crape Myrtle adds spectacular color to a landscape. Scarlet flower buds burst open to reveal ruffled blooms, which grow in clusters for an even more eye-catching appearance. This Crape Myrtle starts to bloom in early summer and continues to rebloom through fall. The Lagerstroemia hybrid 'PIILAG B5' also boasts some showy foliage. The glossy leaves are red to start and fade into a deep, dark green.
The Enduring Red™ Crape Myrtle makes a lovely specimen or showy hedge. Plant this shrub along a porch or deck to divide the space without blocking sightlines. Grow this Crape Myrtle in a container for more flexible placement options on a patio or balcony. The foliage resists powdery mildew for added convenience.
Enduring Red™ Crape Myrtle Care
For best results, plant Enduring Red™ in full sun and in fertile, moist, and well-drained soil. Young plants need water several times a week, while established plants need water once weekly. Apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring before new growth appears.
Apply a layer of mulch around the base in the fall to protect the roots from cold temperatures. Prune Enduring Red™ Crape Myrtle in late winter or early spring before the shrub wakes up from dormancy.
Enduring Red™ Crape Myrtle Spacing
The Enduring Red™ Crape Myrtle reaches 4 to 5 feet tall and wide. Create a hedge by spacing plants 4 to 5 feet apart.
Enduring Red™ Crape Myrtle Plant Facts
Growing Conditions
- Hardiness ZonesGrowing Zones
- USDA Zones 6 to 10 (perennial); grown as an annual elsewhere (outdoors year-round); grown indoors elsewhere (outdoors year-round); grown in containers elsewhere (grown as a seasonal crop)
- Sun Exposure
- Full Sun (6+ Hours Direct Sun)
- Mature Height
- 4-5 Feet
- Mature Spread
- 4 Feet
- Growth Habit
- , Upright
- Water Needs
- Average
Flowers & Foliage
- Flower Colors
- , Red
- Flower Description
- Red
- Bloom Time
- Summer
- Blooms On
-
New Wood
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"Blooms on" tells you which stems produce flowers, which decides when it's safe to prune.
- New Wood: Flowers form on stems that grow this season. Prune in late winter or early spring without losing blooms.
- Old Wood: Flower buds form on last year's stems. Prune right after flowering. Pruning in fall or early spring removes next year's blooms.
- Both New and Old Wood: Blooms on last year's stems and again on new growth, so it flowers even after a hard winter or a mistimed pruning. Prune lightly after the first flush of blooms.
- When to Prune
- Late winter to early spring, before new growth starts
- Foliage Color
- , Green, Red
- Foliage Description
- Green, Red
- Foliage Type
- , Deciduous
- Seasonal Interest
- , Summer Flowering
Garden Benefits
Plant Overview
- Common Name
- Enduring Red™ Crape Myrtle
- Also Known As
- Enduring Red Crape Myrtle
- Botanical Name
- Lagerstroemia hybrid 'PIILAG B5'
- Plant Type
- Perennial
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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.
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
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
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
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
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
Also Known As:
#5 Container
5 Gallon
Plant Age:
~3-4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 20" - 60"
Pot Size:
~11" H x 10 1/2” W
Volume:
3.5 - 4 gallons
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