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Megan Mathey
Grand Haven, Michigan

CENTER STAGE® Pink

Crapemyrtle

Lagerstroemia indica

'SMNLIG'

PP#33,291

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Center Stage Pink Lagerstroemia's pink blooms contrasting against its black foliage in summer "} Habit of Lagerstroemia Center Stage Pink in trial field. Close up of Lagerstroemia Center Stage Pink's bright pink blooms in summer Lagerstroemia Center Stage Pink's black foliage pre-pink blooms in spring
  • Vigorous Grower
  • Rich Foliage
  • Heat tolerant
Description

The total package, this is one of the best performers in our University of Florida trials. Center Stage Pink bumps up the bloom date, intensifies the rich foliage color, and reduced the mildew. Megan Mathey has sorted through thousands of plants to select only the best, cleanest, most vigorous growing crapes on the market.

USDA Zone
6b-10 (-10°F/-23°C)
Exposure
Full sun
Height
6-12'
Width
8'
Finish Time
1 season
Type
Deciduous
Bloom Time
summer
Flower Color
Pink
Foliage Color
Black
Liner Sizes
2 1/4", 4", Quick Turn

Soil

Moist, well drained soils are best, but crapemyrtle is widely adaptable, including to compacted urban soils.

Pruning

Blooms on new wood. Pruning depends on the plant's role in the landscape, however, these large, tree-like crapemyrtles are best pruned only to develop an appealing form. Regular pruning or cutting back should generally be avoided.

Uses

Specimen plant; hedging; foundation plantings.

Growing Tips

Boasts handsome bark and excellent fall color in addition to flowers. Can be grown multi- or single stemmed.

  • Plant of the Week: Plant of the Week October 15, 2020
  • Benchcard: Center Stage® Pink Lagerstroemia Benchcard
  • Grower Sheet: Center Stage™ Pink Lagerstroemia Grower Sheet
  • Spec Sheet: Center Stage Lagerstroemia Spec Sheet

    • Features: Deer resistant, Disease resistant, Clay soil, Fall interest, Heat tolerant

    Filters: Botanical genus: Lagerstroemia, Common name: Crapemyrtle, Retail program: Proven Winners® ColorChoice®, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, USDA Zone 9, USDA Zone 10, Exposure: Full sun, Bloom time: Summer, Pink flowers, Black foliage

    Features: Deer resistant, Disease resistant, Clay soil, Fall interest, Heat tolerant

    Filters: Botanical genus: Lagerstroemia, Common name: Crapemyrtle, Retail program: Proven Winners® ColorChoice®, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, USDA Zone 9, USDA Zone 10, Exposure: Full sun, Bloom time: Summer, Pink flowers, Black foliage