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Crapemyrtle, Red Rocket

Lagerstroemia indica (Crapemyrtle, Red Rocket)
Crepe Myrtle, Red Rocket

Lagerstroemia indica 'Whit IV'

Red RocketĀ® Crepe Myrtle is a small growing deciduous tree that gets large, cherry red, panicle flowers in the summer and the new growth is a deep crimson red. The red flowers may fleck white on cooler, cloudy days.
Red RocketĀ® Crepe Myrtle is a good selection for use on corners of buildings, along drive or walk ways, as a specimen, or in a mixed border.

Huge cherry red flowers
Flowers through summer
Crimson new growth

Height

15-18 Feet

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Patent No.

11342


USDA Hardiness Zone 7 to 9

Characteristics & Attributes

Attributes
Border
Specimen
Exposure
Sun
Foliage Color
Green
Season of Interest (Flowering)
Summer
Season of Interest (Foliage)
Spring
Soil Moisture Preference
Moist
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