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Cherry Dazzle® Dwarf Crape Myrtle

Lagerstroemia Hybrid 'Gamad I'

Pronunciation: la-ger-STRE-mee-a
SKU #04190
6-10

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A dazzling show of color that begins with bronze new leaves that mature to dark green, followed by masses of brilliant red flowers, and finally fall foliage that changes to a vibrant red-purple. Its compact habit and disease resistant foliage means easier care in shrub borders. Drought tolerant when established. Deciduous.
LIGHT: Full sun
WATER: Water deeply when soil is dry.
SIZE: Slow growing; reaches 3 to 5 ft. tall and wide.

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This Plant's Growing Zones: 6-10

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Bloom TimeSummer
Deciduous/EvergreenDeciduous
Special FeaturesFall Color, Improved Pest and Disease Resistance, Waterwise, Non-toxic to Cats and Dogs, Compact Form
Problems/SolutionsTolerates Urban Pollution
Growth RateSlow
Flower AttributesShowy Flowers
Patent ActAsexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent.
Landscape UseBorder, Container, Hedge
Flower ColorRed
Foliage ColorGreen
Companion PlantsCalifornia Lilac (Ceanothus); Loropetalum (Loropetalum); False Heather (Cuphea); Indian Hawthorn (Rhaphiolepis); Daylily (Hemerocallis)
Care InstructionsThrives in average, well-drained soils. Water deeply, regularly in first growing season to establish root system. Once established, reduce frequency; tolerates mild drought. Feed in early spring. Thin young trees in late winter, leaving 3 to 7 main trunks or canopy branches. Remove emerging suckers from base of older trees.
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Bloom TimeSummer
Deciduous/EvergreenDeciduous
Special FeaturesFall Color, Improved Pest and Disease Resistance, Waterwise, Non-toxic to Cats and Dogs, Compact Form
Problems/SolutionsTolerates Urban Pollution
Growth RateSlow
Flower AttributesShowy Flowers
Patent ActAsexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent.
Style
Landscape UseBorder, Container, Hedge
Flower ColorRed
Foliage ColorGreen
Companion PlantsCalifornia Lilac (Ceanothus); Loropetalum (Loropetalum); False Heather (Cuphea); Indian Hawthorn (Rhaphiolepis); Daylily (Hemerocallis)
Care
Care InstructionsThrives in average, well-drained soils. Water deeply, regularly in first growing season to establish root system. Once established, reduce frequency; tolerates mild drought. Feed in early spring. Thin young trees in late winter, leaving 3 to 7 main trunks or canopy branches. Remove emerging suckers from base of older trees.

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in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.

We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.