Dynamite® Crape Myrtle
Lagerstroemia indica 'Whit II' PP0296
Dynamite Crape Myrtle is an upright deciduous shrub with exfoliating bark. The new growth emerges with red tints and matures to dark green before turning vibrant orange-red in fall. The large, ruffled fiery-red panicles bloom on new wood from summer into fall. Best color in full sun and rich well-drained soil.
Type: | |
Height: |
15' - 20' |
Spread: |
10’ - 15' |
Spacing: |
12' |
USDA Hardiness Zone: |
6 - 9 |
Culture: | |
Bloom Color: |
Red |
Season of Interest: |
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 Hedges.
COMPANION PLANTS: Hydrangea, Butterfly Bush, Catmint
IMAGE: Dave Whitinger, Crepe Myrtle, Crape Myrtle 'Dynamite' (Lagerstroemia indica), CC BY-SA 3.0
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