Southern Living Plant Collection Colorama Scarlet Crape Myrtle
$42.99 – $74.99Talk about red AND bright! This new crape myrtle has colorful masses of scarlet-red flowers that come to life on gorgeous deep green foliage from summer through fall. The habit is upright with dense branching. It is also resistant to Cercospora leaf spot and powdery mildew, which is quite a breeding accomplishment in red crapes. Excellent in landscapes and as accents.
- USDA zones 6a-10b
- Mature size 15-20 feet high x 8-12 feet wide
- Deciduous – Foliage loss in winter and new growth in early spring
- Full sun to partial shade
- Used in containers, landscapes, and as accents
- Recommended spacing 96-144 inches
- Botanical Name: Colorama™ Scarlet Crape myrtle Lagerstroemia ‘JM1’ PP31585
- Ships Dormant winter through early spring
- Plants are trimmed at times when shipped to promote plant health
- Average shipping height – 3g 14-18 inches, 5 gallon 20-24 inches