Red Scarlet Crape Myrtle

Landscape & Garden Uses

Scarlet Crape Myrtle is admired for its brilliant scarlet-red blooms that cover the plant all throughout the summer. Its rich green leaves complement the vivid flowers, creating a stunning seasonal display. This tree grows 20 feet in height and 12 feet in width, with an upright and rounded growth habit, making it ideal for borders, hedges, or as a standout specimen. It attracts pollinators, bringing extra life to your bed.

LIGHT: Full sun
WATER: Well-drained soil
SIZE in maturity: 20′ high, 12′ wide
Growing Preferences

Scarlet Crape Myrtle flourishes in full sun and well-drained soil. It is heat- and drought-tolerant once established and hardy in USDA zones 6 through 10. Regular trimming helps maintain its shape and encourages abundant blooms, making it a vibrant, low-effort addition to your landscape.

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Zone: 6-10

Mature Height: 20 ft. tall

Mature Spread: 12 ft. wide

Landscape Characteristics

  • Tthe Colorama Scarlet Crape Myrtle is ideal for use as a specimen tree, in groupings, or as a hedge in landscape borders. Perfect to frame the corners of homes and other buildings. Whether planted as a specimen or in groupings, this is one crape myrtle that is sure to stand out in the landscape!
    Suggested Spacing:  8 feet apart for solid hedge; 16 feet apart for space between plants

Classification by Use

  • Perfect for adding bold color to beds or borders.

Foliage Color

  • Lush green foliage

Flowers

  • Bright scarlet-red flowers all summer long