Give your landscape a true focal point with Lagerstroemia indica 'Center Stage® Red' (Crape Myrtle 'Center Stage® Red'), a bold, upright crapemyrtle selected for deep, dark foliage and glowing red flower clusters in summer. You will enjoy strong contrast from spring through fall, with the nearly black leaves making the bloom color pop from a distance.

Plant it where it will get full sun for best flowering and overall performance. In warm weather, keep new plants evenly moist while roots establish, then water during dry spells; once settled, it is adaptable to typical garden conditions as long as the site drains well. A 2-3 inch mulch layer helps hold soil moisture and moderate temperature swings, but keep mulch pulled back from the stems.

At maturity it typically reaches 72-144 inches tall and forms a narrow, space-saving habit with a spread around 96-108 inches, making it useful as a specimen, a colorful hedge, or a backdrop for perennials. Pruning is optional; if you choose to shape it or train it as a multi-stem small tree, do so in late winter to early spring before new growth starts. This cultivar blooms on new wood, so avoid heavy pruning during the growing season. Hardy in USDA zones 7-9.

Specifications

• Cold hardiness zone: 7-9 (0 degrees F) - Contact your local extension to confirm hardiness if you are in a fringe zone (we cannot guarantee hardiness in fringe zones)
• Light: Full sun
• Growth rate: Moderate
• Mature height: 72-144"
• Spread: 96-108"
• Tolerant of: Deer

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