Cherry Dazzle Crape Myrtle is a vibrant, red-purple foliage plant with brilliant red flowers. Grown in zones 7-9, it reaches a size of 8-10 feet.
Crape Myrtle 'Cherry Dazzle'
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Crape Myrtle 'Cherry Dazzle' is a dwarf, rounded, deciduous shrub with abundant clusters of crinkly, brilliant cherry-red flowers at its branch tips all summer long. It is a member of the Lagerstroemia genus, which is native to Asia, but it has been cultivated in many other parts of the world, including North America.
Crape Myrtle 'Cherry Dazzle'
It is a relatively new cultivar, having been introduced in 2009, but it has quickly become a popular choice for gardeners due to its compact size, low-maintenance requirements, and attractive features.
Growth habit: Crape Myrtle 'Cherry Dazzle' typically grows to be 3-5 feet tall and wide at maturity. It has a dense, mounded habit with branching that extends to the ground. The new growth is burgundy in color, and the leaves mature to a deep green.
Blooms: Crape Myrtle 'Cherry Dazzle' blooms profusely from midsummer to early fall. The flowers are produced in large clusters and are a brilliant cherry-red color. The flowers are sterile, so they do not produce seed. This makes the plant less messy and easier to maintain.
Fall foliage: Crape Myrtle 'Cherry Dazzle' also has attractive fall foliage. The leaves turn a brilliant red-orange color before falling off in the winter.
Uses: Crape Myrtle 'Cherry Dazzle' is a versatile shrub that can be used in a variety of landscaping applications. It is often used as a foundation planting, hedge, or accent plant. It is also a good choice for mixed borders and container plantings.
Care: Crape Myrtle 'Cherry Dazzle' is a relatively low-maintenance shrub. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil conditions and is drought tolerant once established. It is also deer resistant. Crape Myrtle 'Cherry Dazzle' should be pruned in the late winter or early spring to maintain its shape and size.
Tips for growing Crape Myrtle 'Cherry Dazzle':
- Plant in full sun to partial shade.
- Choose a well-drained soil.
- Water regularly until the shrub is established.
- Fertilize in the spring with a balanced fertilizer.
- Prune as needed to maintain shape and size.
Crape Myrtle 'Cherry Dazzle' is a beautiful and versatile shrub that is a great addition to any landscape. With its abundant cherry-red blooms, attractive fall foliage, and low-maintenance requirements, it is sure to add interest and color to your garden for many years to come.
Note: The plant is shipped in its pot, firmly secured with several layers of clear tape, thereby avoiding any shuffling and moving during transit. The plant reaches you with minimal damage- very safe and secure. We have been shipping plants like this for several years (plant are sometimes shipped in smaller pots for safety and ease of shipping). Most plants go dormant in fall and winter and will lose most of their leaves - looking dead and dry - very normal. They will flush out in spring. We cannot send ship some plants and some sizes to California due to restrictions placed by department of agriculture.
Growing Zones: 6-10
| Mature Height: | 2 to 3 Feet |
| Sunlight: | Full Sun |
| Mature width: | 3 to 4 Feet |
| Botanical Name: | Lagerstroemia Cherry Dazzle® |
| Bloom Time | July to September |
