Flower bed flowering shrub 0886

red flowers

An attractive ornamental shrub or small tree with smooth, peeling bark. Showy, ruffled, fiery red summer flowers are followed by vibrant orange-red fall foliage. An excellent choice as a specimen plant, or en masse for an explosion of color in the landscape and year-round interest. Deciduous. Botanical Pronunciation - la-ger-STRE-mee-a IN-dih-kuh Lore - It has been noted that prolonged periods of overcast weather can cause red-flowered crape myrtle flowers to fade to white. Average Size at Maturity - Moderate growing; reaches 15 to 20 ft. tall, 10 to 15 ft. wide. Bloom Time - Summer Deciduous/ Evergreen - Deciduous Flower Attribute - Long Bloom Season, Showy Flowers Flower Color - Red Foliage Color - Green Garden Style - Cottage, Mediterranean, Rustic Growth Habit - Erect Growth Rate - Moderate Landscape Use - Firescaping/Fire Wise, Hedge, Mass Planting, Privacy Screen, Specimen, Urban Garden Light Needs - Full sun Soil Needs - Tree & Shrub Food Special Feature - Attractive Bark, Fall Color, Waterwise, Year-round Interest, Pet Friendly Water Needs - Low Watering Needs - Once established, water occasionally; more in extreme heat.