Why We Grow Red Crepe Myrtle Shrub
Red Crepe Myrtle Shrub has a dense rounded growth habit that appears tidy and symmetrical. Branches grow uniformly filling out the plants rounded form. Mature plants maintain an upright posture with very little tapering. Growth habits appear natural and pleasing to the eye. Branch tips have soft small leaves that contribute to the shrubs well groomed appearance. The plant maintains fullness without pruning or training. Throughout the growing season foliage appears lush and vibrant. As the shrub matures its form fills in without losing its fluid lines. Scale of the plant makes a statement in the landscape without overpowering neighboring plants.
Red Crepe Myrtle Shrub Growing Conditions
Lagerstroemia indica has the happiest growth where it receives abundant sunlight each day. Abundant sun encourages vigorous growth and helps the plant grow uniformly from top to bottom. Thrives in soil that remains consistently moist but drains well. Even moisture throughout the growing season promotes healthy foliage and uniform growth. Appreciates spaces where air moves freely around all sides of the plant. Continued growth in this type of location helps it mature at a consistent rate year after year retaining its desirable form.
Red Crepe Myrtle Shrub Landscape Uses
Due to its form and fiery color Lagerstroemia indica is often utilized as an accent, structure, and pop of color in the landscape. This plant is great as a specimen or as part of a layered planting scheme with other shrubs. It can also be used alongside ornamental grasses, perennials, and ground covers. Because of its defined form it can be used to define space and finish off landscape designs. It works great in informal designs as well as traditional ones.
Red Crepe Myrtle Shrub Year Round Interest
Lagerstroemia indicais a plant that provides interest that only increases with maturity. The more it grows the more impact it has in your landscape. Changing seasons provide variety which helps keep your landscape interesting all year long. Gardeners that love to watch their plants grow will appreciate the steady growth rate of this shrub. The dependable form and growth habit of this plant is valuable to home landscapes. Provided it has somewhere to go this shrub will give you many years of reliable beauty.
Red Crepe Myrtle Shrub, or Lagerstroemia indica, is a great plant to bring Cottage Structure and Color to your garden.
