Lagerstroemia, Crape Myrtle, Crepe Myrtle 'Raspberry Dazzle'

Lagerstroemia

Family
Lythraceae (ly-THRAY-see-ee)
Genus
Lagerstroemia (la-ger-STREEM-ee-a)
Synonym
Spacing
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Hardiness
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Sun Exposure
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Bloom Color
Full Sun
Bloom Time
Foliage
Magenta (pink-purple)
Red
Other Details
Other details
Late Spring/Early Summer
Propagation Methods
Deciduous
Seed Collecting
Soil pH requirements
From softwood cuttings
From semi-hardwood cuttings
From hardwood cuttings
From hardwood heel cuttings
By air layering
Patent Information
Foliage Color
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Where to Grow
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Nokomis, Florida

Havertown, Pennsylvania

North Augusta, South Carolina

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Gardener's Notes:

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1
neutral
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R
Horton, MI (Zone 5b) | June 2011 | neutral

Not nearly as pretty as Cherry Dazzle. I have been able to grow a few dwarf crepe myrtles, some in containers and some in the garden that...Read More

J
Havertown, PA | April 2009 | positive

This crepe myrtle has bloomed for 2 seasons for me now. It actually blooms in late summer here in Southeastern PA. It's a lovely shrub to...Read More

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