Lagerstroemia x 'PIILAG B5' PP25476 ~ Monrovia® Enduring Summer™ Red Crape Myrtle size-5-cal (2) Photo by Leonora (Ellie)

(2) Photo by Leonora (Ellie) Enking

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Slight susceptibility to bud blight

The panicle clusters a deep pink-red regardless of the PH and blooms first on old wood in early summer and the again from late in summer into fall on new wood

Xeriscaping

Lagerstroemia x 'PIILAG B5' PP25476 ~ Monrovia® Enduring Summer™ Red Crape Myrtle size-5-cal (2) Photo by Leonora (Ellie)Monrovia Enduring Summer Red Crape Myrtle is a compact rounded deciduous shrub. The foliage emerges bright red and matures to a glossy dark green while large true crimson panicles bloom in summer to fall. Best color in full sun and rich well drained soil. Drought tolerant once established. Type: Shrub Height: 4' 5' Spread: 4 5' Spacing: 4' USDA Hardiness Zone: 6 10 Culture: Full Sun, Part Sun Bloom Color: Red Season of Interest: Summer, Fall