Crape Myrtle 'Enduring Summer Red'
Crape Myrtle 'Enduring Summer Red' is a compact, reblooming crape myrtle that is known for its vibrant red blooms and long blooming period. It is a relatively new cultivar, having been introduced in 2013, but it has quickly become a popular choice for gardeners due to its low-maintenance requirements and attractive features.
Crape Myrtle 'Enduring Summer Red'
Growth habit: Crape Myrtle 'Enduring Summer Red' typically grows to be 4-5 feet tall and wide at maturity. It has a dense, upright habit with branching that extends to the ground. The new growth is red in color, and the leaves mature to a deep green.
Blooms: Crape Myrtle 'Enduring Summer Red' begins blooming in early summer and continues to bloom profusely until fall. The flowers are produced in large clusters and are a deep red color. The flowers are sterile, so they do not produce seed. This makes the plant less messy and easier to maintain.
Fall foliage: Crape Myrtle 'Enduring Summer Red' also has attractive fall foliage. The leaves turn a brilliant red-orange color before falling off in the winter.
Uses: Crape Myrtle 'Enduring Summer Red' is a versatile shrub that can be used in a variety of landscaping applications. It is often used as a foundation planting, hedge, or accent plant. It is also a good choice for mixed borders and container plantings.
Care: Crape Myrtle 'Enduring Summer Red' is a relatively low-maintenance shrub. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil conditions and is drought tolerant once established. It is also deer resistant. Crape Myrtle 'Enduring Summer Red' should be pruned in the late winter or early spring to maintain its shape and size.
Tips for growing Crape Myrtle 'Enduring Summer Red':
- Plant in full sun to partial shade.
- Choose a well-drained soil.
- Water regularly until the shrub is established.
- Fertilize in the spring with a balanced fertilizer.
- Prune as needed to maintain shape and size.
Crape Myrtle 'Enduring Summer Red' is a beautiful and versatile shrub that is a great addition to any landscape. With its vibrant blooms, long blooming period, colorful foliage, and low-maintenance requirements, it is a surefire way to add interest and color to your garden.
Note: The plant is shipped in its pot, firmly secured with several layers of clear tape, thereby avoiding any shuffling and moving during transit. The plant reaches you with minimal damage- very safe and secure. We have been shipping plants like this for several years (plant are sometimes shipped in smaller pots for safety and ease of shipping). Most plants go dormant in fall and winter and will lose most of their leaves - looking dead and dry - very normal. They will flush out in spring. We cannot send ship some plants and some sizes to California due to restrictions placed by department of agriculture."
Growing Zones: 6-9
| Mature Height: | 4 to 5 Feet |
| Sunlight: | Full Sun to Mostly Sun |
| Mature width: | 4 to 5 Feet |
| Botanical Name: | Lagerstroemia indica |
