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RED ROCKET® CRAPEMYRTLE
Lagerstroemia indica
'Whit IV'
PP11342 Plant propagation prohibited
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3 gallon Potted
(SKU: 2400)
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List Price $85.00 Per Plant In Stock
7 gallon Potted
(SKU: 3902)
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Multi-stem
List Price $235.00 Per Plant In Stock
15 gallon Potted
(SKU: 7108)
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Multi-stem
List Price $345.00 Per Plant In Stock
Eco gallon Potted
(SKU: 1333)
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List Price $43.00 Per Plant
5 gallon Potted
(SKU: 3792)
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List Price $105.00 Per Plant
Hardiness Zone: 6-9 · Mature Height: 10-15 Feet · Mature Spread: 8-12 Feet
Buy Red Rocket® Crapemyrtle online. Cherry red flowers with hot, sunny conditions. Like Dynamite® Crapemyrtle, also loses red intensity and may fleck white when cool and cloudy. New growth is crimson, then dark green. High mildew and anthracnose resistance. Huge flower clusters that may repeat bloom more than Dynamite® Crapemyrtle. Can be grown as a bush or multi-stem tree. An introduction from Dr.Carl Whitcomb of Stillwater, Oklahoma.
Family: Lythraceae · Common Name: Crapemyrtle
FREE with every plant purchased:
- The Sooner Guarantee: For details, click here!
- A pre-applied, pre-measured amount of time release fertilizer that keeps your plant well nourished for up to one year.
- Pre-hydrated Hydro-Gels are included in the top of each container to use when planting as they help retain soil moisture, and plants will establish more quickly with less transplant shock. Plants will also survive drought-like conditions and accidental missed waterings better.
- Planting and Care Instruction brochure.
- Catalogs of new and exciting plant brands, such as Garden Debut® and Proven Winners®.
We use and recommend www.dripdepot.com for our irrigation needs, from simple to install micro and drip systems, to commercial grade irrigation parts and supplies.
RED ROCKET® CRAPEMYRTLE Plant Characteristics
Bark Color*
| • | Tan |
Brand*
| • | Whitcomb Crapemyrtle |
Cultural Information*
| • | Leaf Scorch - High Resistance |
| • | Leaf Spot - Moderate Resistance |
| • | Powdery Mildew - Low Resistance |
Flower Color*
| • | Red |
Growth Habit*
| • | Compact Growing |
Growth Rate*
| • | Medium |
Leaf Color Spring*
| • | Green |
Leaf Color Summer*
| • | Green |
Leaf Type*
| • | Deciduous/Herbaceous |
Plant Type*
| • | Shrub |
Preferred Soil Conditions*
| • | Adapts Well to Most Soil Types |
| • | Average |
| • | Drought Tolerant |
| • | Moist |
| • | Prefers Low pH (Acidic Soils) |
| • | Tolerates Low pH (Acidic Soils) |
| • | Well-Drained |
Propagation Methods*
| • | Cuttings or Divisions |
Season of Interest*
| • | Early Spring |
| • | Fall |
| • | Late Spring/Early Summer |
| • | Late Summer/Early Autumn |
| • | Spring |
| • | Summer |
| • | Summer Flowering |
| • | Year-Round |
Exposure (Short)
| • | Full Sun |
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RED ROCKET® CRAPEMYRTLE Homeowner Growing & Maintenance Tips
Lagerstroemia is easy to grow and adapts to most conditions. Feed once a year with a slow release fertilizer.
Interesting Notes About RED ROCKET® CRAPEMYRTLE
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William - Apr 03, 2015
Pampa, Texas (Hardiness Zone: 6)
Kevin - Jul 30, 2016
Yukon, Oklahoma (Hardiness Zone: 6)