The Red Rocket Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia) is a show-stopper that brings a vertical explosion of cherry-red blooms to your landscape. Growing rapidly to a height of 15 to 20 feet, its upright, columnar shape makes it an excellent choice for a vibrant privacy screen or a dramatic specimen tree. In Zones 7 and 8, this tree thrives in the heat, soaking up the full sun to produce those massive, crinkled flower clusters from summer well into fall.

Beyond the blooms, you will love its exfoliating bark and brilliant orange-red autumn foliage. While it attracts pollinators, its woody stems are generally deer-resistant once established. For the best results, blend Watters Premium Mulch with your gardens native soil to help the roots transition into our local earth. Feed it with 7-4-4 All-Purpose Plant Food to encourage strong wood and even more vivid floral displays. It is a hardy, drought-tolerant investment for a colorful backyard.

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