Red Crape Myrtle Starter Shrubs - 3 Bare Root, 12–18 Inches

About This Plant

Red Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia indica) is a deciduous flowering shrub or small tree valued for scarlet to crimson summer and fall blooms. These are starter plants shipped bare root, ready to plant upon arrival. Each plant is healthy and established with growth characteristics suitable for gardens, borders, privacy plantings, or as small flowering trees.

What You Will Receive

3 live Red Crape Myrtle starter shrubs, bare root (no pot), each approximately 12–18 inches tall (minimum 6–12 inches depending on season).

• Height: approximately 12–18 inches
• Shipped bare root (no pot)
• Healthy, established starter plants
• Secure packaging for safe arrival

Growing information: Red Crape Myrtle, botanical name Lagerstroemia indica. Plant type: deciduous flowering shrub or small tree. Growth stage: starter plant. Sun requirements: full sun to partial shade. Soil: moist, well-draining soil. Watering: moderate; keep soil evenly moist while establishing. Mature height: 10–20 feet (variety dependent). Growth rate: moderate to fast. USDA Zones: 7–10. Container friendly: yes when young or in large containers.

Care Tip: Plant your bare root crape myrtles promptly after arrival in a sunny location with well-draining soil. Water regularly during the first growing season to encourage strong root development. Once established, they are heat tolerant with abundant blooms and low maintenance.

Live Plant Notice

Live plants naturally vary in size, shape, foliage, and appearance. Depending on the season and shipping conditions, plants may arrive dormant, leafless, pruned, bare root, or show minor shipping stress such as wilting or leaf loss.

Listing photos may show a mature plant for reference. The plant you receive may be younger or smaller depending on the size and condition stated in this listing.

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