Thunderstruck™ Rumblin Red Crape Myrtle is beautiful deciduous shrub with an upright spreading habit and near-black foliage that turns dark red-bronze in fall. Its panicles of bright ruby red flowers contrast nicely against the dark foliage and bloom through summer until frost. Flowers best with full sun and moist, well-draining acidic soil. Drought tolerant and highly tolerant of urban conditions.
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Type: |
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Origins: |
Hybrid |
| Height: |
12' - 15' |
| Spread: |
8’ - 12' |
| Spacing: |
10' |
| USDA Hardiness Zone: |
6 - 9 |
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| Bloom Color: |
Red |
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Water Regularly. Prune back in spring before bloom to promote flowers. It can be susceptible to leaf spot and powdery mildew. Watch for aphids and scale.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Wildlife Gardens, Urban Gardens, Foundation Planting, and Street Tree.
COMPANION PLANTS: Indian Hawthorn, Butterfly Bush, Agastache
IMAGE: North Haven Gardens, Thunderstruck Rumblin’ Red 12-15’ tall
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
