Cherry Dazzle Dwarf Crape Myrtle is a spreading deciduous shrub with an arching crown and exfoliating bark. The oval dark green leaves emerge bronze and turn burgundy in fall. The heavy blooms of cherry red panicles smother the branches all summer and will continue to fall if deadheaded. Best color in full sun and rich, well-drained acidic soil. Cherry Dazzle has good drought tolerance and is mildew resistant.
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Height: |
2' - 3' |
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Spread: |
3’ - 4' |
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Spacing: |
4' |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
6 - 9 |
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Culture: |
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Bloom Color: |
Red |
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Water Regularly. It can be susceptible to leaf spot and powdery mildew.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Wildlife Gardens, Urban Gardens, Foundational Planting, and Hedges.
COMPANION PLANTS: Indian Hawthorn, Catnip, Butterfly Bush
IMAGE: Photo by klp.nyc, Lagerstroemia Cherry Dazzle® (dwarf crape-myrtle), NYBG
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
