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Meet the Breeder
Dr. Carl Whitcomb
Stillwater, OK
SIREN RED®
Crapemyrtle
Lagerstroemia indica
'Whit VII'
PP#14,975
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- Colorful
- Disease resistant
- Specimen plant
- Description
The dark red flowers of Siren Red® crapemyrtle are less affected by cool, cloudy conditions than are other cultivars. Wine-colored new growth changes to green after it emerges. Slower growing than many other varieties. Highly mildew resistant, and tolerant to both heat and drought, this is a good choice for gardeners who have had struggled to find a nice red crapemyrtle.
- USDA Zone
- 7 - 10 (0°F/-17°C)
- Exposure
- Full sun
- Height
- 8 -10'
- Width
- 8 - 10'
- Finish Time
- 1 season
- Type
- Deciduous
- Bloom Time
- Summer
- Flower Color
- Red
- Foliage Color
- Green
General Care
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, Clay soil, Deer resistant, Disease resistant, Fall interest, Heat tolerant, Tree, Drought tolerant
Filters: Botanical genus: Lagerstroemia, Common name: Crapemyrtle, Retail program: Local Roots®, 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, Clay soil, Deer resistant, Disease resistant, Fall interest, Heat tolerant, Tree, Drought tolerant
Filters: Botanical genus: Lagerstroemia, Common name: Crapemyrtle, Retail program: Local Roots®, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, USDA Zone 9, USDA Zone 10, Exposure: Full sun, Bloom time: Summer, Red flowers, Green foliage