Lagerstroemia Crape Myrtle, ‘Red Rocket’
$139.00
Red Rocket (Lagerstroemia indica ‘Whit VI’) is a very special variety of Crape myrtle that produces deep wine red leaves in the spring and summer which then change to dark purplish green, providing a striking contrast to its vibrant Red late summer flowers.
Red Rocket is a very colorful and fast growing crape myrtle that can grow 3′ – 5′ per year. It has a vase shaped growth habit and is known for its beautiful red flowers that start appearing in July through September. It is a very popular tree, and is valued for its late summer color.
Red Rocket Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia indica ‘Whit VI’) is a very special variety of Crape myrtle that produces wine red leaves in the spring and summer which then change to dark purplish green, providing a striking contrast to its vibrant Red late summer flowers. This is a desirable fast growing, compact, multi-stemmed shrub that is ideal for use as an accent shrub or small tree. It is deciduous, highly resistant to powdery mildew, and will die back in the winter to re-flower from older stems in the spring. It blossoms profusely with beautiful Red Flowers in August and September. Plant in a sunny, sheltered location away from the winter winds. USDA zones 6- 9.
For more information on the research and development of the Red Rocket Crape Myrtle variety, please review this link. www.drcarlwhitcomb.com
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