Enjoy vivid cherry-red summer blooms and a compact habit suited to small sunny landscapes. Cherry Dazzle® Crape Myrtle forms a dense dwarf shrub that delivers months of bright flower color. Its manageable size works well in borders, containers, foundation beds, and mass plantings.Growing Guide Sun Exposure: Full Sun to Part Sun USDA Hardiness Zones: 6 - 9 Mature Height: 2'–3' Mature Width: 3'–4' Spacing: 4' Soil: Average, well-drained soil Water Needs: Moderate during establishment; low once established Growth Rate: Moderate Plant Details Botanical Name: Lagerstroemia 'Gamad I' Common Name: Cherry Dazzle® Crape Myrtle Plant Type: Deciduous Flowering Shrub Bloom Color: Red Season of Interest: Summer , Fall Foliage: Deciduous Growth Habit: Dwarf and Mounding Pollinator Friendly: Yes Key Features Cherry-red summer flowers Compact dwarf habit Long bloom period Heat and drought tolerant once established Excellent for small spaces Landscape Uses Foundation plantings Borders Containers Mass plantings Accent plantings Planting & Care Tips Plant in full sun for the best bloom. Provide well-drained soil. Water regularly during establishment. Prune in late winter only if shaping is needed. Companion Plants Buxus Baby Gem™ Nandina Gulf Stream Carex Evergold Liriope Big Blue Juniper Blue Pacific Please Note: Our photos represent the variety you will receive. Because plants are living products, size and fullness may vary naturally with the season and stage of growth, while remaining true to the variety shown.
