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, or xeriscaping. Its smooth, exfoliating bark and multi-stemmed growth habit give the tree year-round beauty, even during winter when its distinctive bark patterns are on full display. The Red Rocket variety is resistant to powdery mildew and other common crape myrtle diseases, ensuring a healthy, thriving tree that will grace your garden for years.
Red Rocket Crape Myrtle can be used in a variety of ways to enhance your landscape, whether planted as a specimen tree, as part of a flowering hedge, or in a mixed border for vibrant color contrast. It pairs beautifully with other flowering shrubs and perennials, creating a lush and inviting garden space. With its low-maintenance care requirements, showy red blooms, and ability to attract pollinators like bees and butterflies, Red Rocket Crape Myrtle is an excellent choice for adding beauty, color, and wildlife interest to your outdoor living area. Whether you’re looking to enhance curb appeal or create a vibrant focal point, Red Rocket Crape Myrtle is sure to bring dramatic beauty to your landscape.
