Red Rocket Crape Myrtle
Red Rocket Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia indica 'Red Rocket') is a stunning ornamental tree known for its vibrant red blooms and extended flowering season. This fast-growing crape myrtle produces large, eye-catching clusters of crimson-red flowers from mid-summer into early fall, creating a show-stopping display in any landscape. Its rich, green foliage provides a beautiful backdrop for the blooms, and in autumn, the leaves take on golden and orange hues for added seasonal interest. Reaching a mature height of 15 to 20 feet, Red Rocket Crape Myrtle is perfect for adding vertical interest, acting as a focal point, or creating colorful privacy screens. This versatile crape myrtle thrives in full sun, where it will produce the most abundant blooms. It is highly adaptable to various soil types, including sandy, loamy, and clay soils, as long as they are well-drained. Red Rocket Crape Myrtle is drought-tolerant once established, making it a low-maintenance choice for gardens, urban landscapes