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Lagerstroemia indica 'Red Rocket'
PP#11342 (WHIT IV)
WHITCOMB CRAPEMYRTLE 'RED ROCKET'
Red Rocket® Cherry red flowers with hot, sunny conditions. Like Dynamite®, also loses red intensity and may fleck white when cool and cloudy. New growth is crimson, then dark green. Upright form to 15 feet. Fastest growing 'Whit' red. High mildew and anthractnose resistance. Huge flower clusters up to 24" tall. May repeat bloom more than Dynamite®.
Can be grown as a bush or multi-stem tree.
An introduction from Dr.Carl Whitcomb of Stillwater, Oklahoma.
Homeowner Growing & Maintenance Tips:
Crapemyrtles are easy to grow, and adapt to most conditions. Feed once a year with a slow release fertilizer.
To give your plant the best start possible, we include a free fertilizer packet.
To give your plant the best start possible, we include a free fertilizer packet.
Interesting Notes:
For more info about this species and it's uses click here.
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
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Height
15-20 Feet
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Purchase Plants Online
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Sku #1333 Shrub - 1 gallon Potted = (2.64 qrts / 2.51 liters) - * - (1201 units available - G) | $15.95 |
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Sku #4082 Shrub - 2 gallon Potted = (1.87 gallons / 7.09 liters) - * - (94 units available - S) | $24.95 |
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Sku #2400 Shrub - 3 gallon Potted = (2.90 gallons / 11.0 liters) - three year plant - * - (71 units available - SG) | $36.95 |
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Sku #3792 Shrub - 5 gallon Potted = (4.10 gallons / 15.55 liters) - No Multi-Plant Discount - - large package - four year plant - * - (1603 units available - G) | $49.95 |
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Sku #3902 Shrub - 7 gallon Potted = (6.08 gallons / 23.03 liters) - No Multi-Plant Discount - - oversize package - four year plant - * | $79.95 |
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