'Center Stage Coral' Crapemyrtle

FEATURES

A cut above! The Center Stage series only lets in trialed and tested winners and this new addition is proof. Earlier blooms, richer intense reddish-black foliage, and less prone to mildew. You'll love the ruffled, fully saturated coral flowers and healthy, rapid growth too!

Top reasons to grow Center Stage® Coral crapemyrtle in your garden:

- Intense, dark burgundy-black foliage.

- Bright coral flowers with cheery yellow stamens.

- Vigorously growing and freely flowering - just sit back and enjoy.

 

Note: Hardy down to zone 6b.

Disease Resistant
Long Blooming
Foliage Interest
Resists: 
Deer

CHARACTERISTICS

Plant Type: 
 Shrub
 
Shrub Type: 
 Deciduous
 
Height Category: 
 Medium
 
Garden Height: 
 72 - 144 Inches
 
Spacing: 
 96 Inches
 
Spread: 
 96 Inches
 
Flower Colors: 
 Pink
 
 Red
 
Flower Shade: 
 Coral
 
Foliage Colors: 
 Black
 
 Purple
 
Foliage Shade: 
 Black
 
Habit: 
 Upright
 
Container Role: 
 Thriller

PLANT NEEDS

Light Requirement: 
 Sun

The optimum amount of sun or shade each plant needs to thrive: Full Sun (6+ hours), Part Sun (4-6 hours), Full Shade (up to 4 hours).

Maintenance Category: 
 Easy
Blooms On: 
 New Wood
Bloom Time: 
 Summer
Hardiness Zones: 
 6b7a7b8a8b9a9b10a10b
Water Category: 
 Average
Uses: 
 Border Plant
 
 Container
 
 Landscape
 
 Mass Planting
 
 Specimen or Focal Point
Uses Notes: 
 

Plant in landscapes and gardens for color from spring through fall.

Maintenance Notes: 
 

Though Center Stage crapemyrtle has been evaluated and shown to have excellent disease resistance, it should still be planted in full sun (6+ hrs/day), and overwatering should be avoided, to ensure the best performance.

If you wish to prune do so in early spring, just as the new growth begins to emerge on the stems.

Center Stage® Coral Lagerstroemia indica 'SMNLIJ' USPP 33,292