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Dr. Carl Whitcomb
Stillwater, OK

DOUBLE FEATURE®

Crapemyrtle

Lagerstroemia indica

'Whit IX'

PP#23,559

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Close up of pink Double Feature Lagerstroemia blooms Double Feature Lagerstroemia blooming in the landscape
  • Compact habit
  • Vibrant color
  • Disease resistant
Description

Double Feature® is a semi-dwarf, reblooming crapemyrtle has wine-red new growth and abundant ruby-red blooms. It flowers from late June to October, and does not produce seed. Hardy to zone 6 with protection.

USDA Zone
7 - 10 (0°F/-17°C)
Exposure
Full sun
Height
6 - 8'
Width
6 - 8'
Finish Time
1 season
Type
Deciduous
Bloom Time
Summer
Flower Color
Red
Foliage Color
Green
Liner Sizes
2 1/4", 4"

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.

Features: Attracts pollinators, Award winner, Disease resistant, Fall interest, Heat tolerant

Filters: Botanical genus: Lagerstroemia, Common name: Crapemyrtle, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, USDA Zone 9, USDA Zone 10, Exposure: Full sun, Bloom time: Summer, Red flowers, Green foliage

Features: Attracts pollinators, Award winner, Disease resistant, Fall interest, Heat tolerant

Filters: Botanical genus: Lagerstroemia, Common name: Crapemyrtle, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, USDA Zone 9, USDA Zone 10, Exposure: Full sun, Bloom time: Summer, Red flowers, Green foliage