Lagerstroemia indica Center Stage® Coral PP33292

Scientific Name: Lagerstroemia indica 'SMNLIJ'

Also Known As

Lagerstroemia indica 'Center Stage Coral'
Center Stage® Coral Crape Myrtle

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 6'-12'
W: 4'-8'

planting zones

6b-10b

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Lagerstroemia indica Center Stage® Coral PP33292 plant details

Lagerstroemia indica Center Stage® Coral PP33292 is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with black, burgundy and purple foliage. In summer coral flowers emerge. Attracts bees, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Lagerstroemia indica Center Stage® Coral PP33292

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: lythraceae
Foliage: deciduous black, burgundy and purple
Mature size: 4 FT - 8 FT - wide, 6 FT - 12 FT - tall
Flowers: coral blooms in summer
Uses: container plant, fall color

GROWING CONDITIONS for Lagerstroemia indica Center Stage® Coral PP33292

USDA Zones: 6b - 10b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: heat and humidity
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Lagerstroemia indica Center Stage Coral is a crape myrtle bred for earlier blooms, intense dark foliage, rapid growth, exfoliating bark, and resistance to mildew. The spectacular dark burgundy-black leaves serve as the perfect foil for the highly ruffled, coral pink flowers centred with bright yellow stamens on shrubs 6-12 feet tall with a narrow habit good for smaller gardens. Free-flowering all summer long into fall on new wood. Prefers well-drained soil and hot, sunny positions to encourage flowering, especially in cool summer climates like the West Coast. Use in the border as a specimen or focal point, in containers, or in a mass planting as an informal hedge or screen. Bee attractor. Deer and rabbit resistant. Hardy to zone 6b. Cultivar name 'Smnlij'.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

This dwarf Crape Myrtle is a real show stealer! Mildew resistant, deciduous, dark-purple, almost black foliage adorns itself with vivid coral summer flowers. Smallish at 8-12’ tall and 8’ wide with upright, vase shaped growth. Full sun, most soils, heat, drought and deer resistant. Keep the name handy cause everyone will want to know!