Cherry Dazzle Crape Myrtle
Lagerstroemia Indica Cherry Dazzle Gardeners Confidence
Vibrant cherry-red blooms erupt all summer long on this compact, multi-stemmed crape myrtle, offering dazzling color for any garden space.
Size
Installation
About this plant
The Cherry Dazzle Crape Myrtle is an outstanding compact shrub, celebrated for its brilliant cherry-red flowers that create a stunning display from early summer through fall. Its dense, slightly spreading habit makes it an excellent choice for foundation plantings, mass plantings, or as a vibrant accent in smaller gardens or containers. Beyond its prolific blooms, 'Cherry Dazzle' boasts attractive dark green foliage that provides a handsome backdrop to the flowers and transitions to appealing reddish-purple tones in autumn. Its exceptional disease resistance and low-maintenance nature make it a Gardener's Confidence® selection, ensuring a rewarding experience for both novice and experienced gardeners. This deciduous shrub brings consistent cheer and a touch of the South to your landscape, offering a long season of interest with minimal fuss.
Care & maintenance
Requires minimal pruning; remove spent flowers to encourage more blooms or prune in late winter to early spring to shape and remove any dead or crossing branches. Fertilize in spring with a balanced slow-release fertilizer.
Quick facts
- Type
- shrub
- Mature height
- 3-5 feet
- Mature width
- 3-4 feet
- Sun
- Full sun (6+ hours of direct sunlight)
- Water
- Medium to high; keep soil consistently moist, especially during dry periods and in its first growing season.
- Growth rate
- Moderate