Plant Quick Guide

Growing Zones:

6-10.

Mature Height:

6-12 ft

Mature Width:

8 ft

Sunlight:

Full (6-8 hours)

Spacing:

8 ft

Growth Rate:

Moderate

Flower Color:

Lavender

Does Not Ship To:

AK, AZ, CA, HI, PR

Crape Myrtle - Proven Winners® Center Stage® Red

Lagerstroemia indica 'SMNLIJ' USPP 33,292
USDA Hardiness Zones: 6-10.
$99.99 $114.95
SKU: CRMPWR07G
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Make a bold statement in your landscape with the Center Stage™ Red Crape Myrtle, featuring fiery red blooms that contrast beautifully against its dark burgundy foliage. This stunning variety is bred for exceptional disease resistance, fast growth, and a long-lasting bloom period, making it an excellent low-maintenance choice for warm climates. With its upright, compact form, this crape myrtle is perfect for small yards, borders, and accent plantings.

Unique Features:

  • Brilliant Red Blooms: Bright crimson flowers create a striking summer display.
  • Dark Burgundy Foliage: Rich-toned leaves provide year-round ornamental appeal.
  • Extended Blooming Season: Blooms from early summer to fall.
  • Highly Disease-Resistant: Exceptional resistance to powdery mildew and leaf spot.
  • Compact & Upright Growth: Ideal for landscapes with limited space.

Mature Size:

  • Height: 6–12 feet
  • Spread: 8 feet

USDA Hardiness Zones:

  • Thrives in Zones 6–10

Care Instructions:

  • Planting: Select a location with full sun and well-drained soil.
  • Watering: Water regularly during the first growing season; once established, it is drought-tolerant.
  • Pruning: Light pruning in late winter or early spring encourages blooms and maintains shape.
  • Fertilizing: Apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring to promote healthy growth.
  • Mulching: Use mulch around the base to retain moisture and suppress weeds.

With its dazzling red flowers, dramatic foliage, and compact size, the Center Stage™ Red Crape Myrtle is the perfect choice for adding year-round color and elegance to any landscape.

MORE INFORMATION: Crape Myrtle Growing Guide
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How to Plant
STEP 1) First, decide on a planting location. Consider carefully what kind of sun, soil, and growing-space your tree or shrub will need.
STEP 2) Once you've located the perfect spot, the hole you are digging must be at least double the width and as deep as the root system you are planting.
STEP 3) Remove the plant from the pot and place the root ball in the hole. The top of the root system should be level with the ground. Before placing the tree or shrub in the hole, use your hands to gently break up the root system.
STEP 4) Once the plant is in place, backfill the hole with native soil and any leftover potting material.
STEP 5) Pack down the soil to eliminate any air pockets.
STEP 6) When finished, water thoroughly.
Care Guide

To help crape myrtles retain water, mulch with organic matter 2-3 inches deep, making sure to keep mulch a few inches away from the trunk. Water regularly until established. Remove dead branches any time and prune weak branches back in the spring in order to encourage a strong and productive tree. Fertilize once per year as new growth emerges.

About Black Diamond®

Black Diamonds® are a revolutionary new series of crape myrtles that provide unique beauty to your landscape. Flawless black foliage emerges in early spring followed by masses of brilliant jewel-toned blooms that last until the first frost. Black Diamonds are perfect for landscapes of all sizes because they have a naturally compact habit, reaching a maximum height of 10-12 ft. and width of 8 ft. Style wise, Black Diamonds make attractive flowering hedges or beautiful trees to line your driveway or fence, they also perfect planted in decorative pots to place on your deck, porch or balcony.
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