Lagerstroemia 'Red Rocket' | |
Red Rocket Crape Myrtle | |
Feed March and November with Treetone. Mulch November and June. Deep soak every 2 weeks with MiracleGro the first two summers after planting. Remove suckers at base and keep limbed-up to 3-4'. Spray in March with Horticultural Oil insecticide.The last plant to leaf out in the spring - be patient - til June 1. | |
Attractive accent, mass planting or border | |
Full sun, well drained soil | |
Cherry red flowers for 3 months every summer | |
Mid June to August | |
Crinkled medium red flower trusses | |
15 | |
15-20' | |
Upright, vase shaped deciduous tree | |
Slow | |
Full Sun | |
0 to 10 deg. F | |
Water regularly as needed | |
Glossy dark green leaves | |
Red-orange fall foliage |