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Lagerstroemia Center Stage™ Red

Lagerstroemia Center Stage™ Red

Item Form: 1-Quart
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  • Grow Zone

    7 - 9

  • Mature Height

    144

  • Mature Width

    96

  • Sun / Shade

    Full Sun

  • Bloom Size

    need bloom size meta

  • Tomato Fruit Set

  • Days To Maturity

  • Fruit Weight

  • Soil Tolerance

    Normal, loamy

  • Moisture

    Moist, well-drained

  • Description / Lagerstroemia Center Stage™ Red

    A member of the Proven Winners® ColorChoice® Flowering Shrubs variety, Lagerstroemia Center Stage™ Red.

    Bring bold summer color to your garden with Lagerstroemia Center Stage™ Red, a compact crape myrtle known for its vibrant red blooms and dark foliage. This shrub has unique, beautifully contrasting color and delivers a season-long display of cherry-red flowers with its glossy, nearly black leaves. Blooming from midsummer through early fall, it offers color and texture well beyond most flowering shrubs. Its naturally narrow, upright habit—maturing at 6 to 12 feet tall and 8 feet wide—makes it perfect for small spaces, containers, or as a striking vertical accent in a border or foundation bed.

    Center Stage™ Red is bred for disease resistance, mildew tolerance, and high flower production, even in heat and humidity. It's a member of the Lagerstroemia indica species, known for blooming on new wood—meaning a light prune in early spring encourages even more abundant flowering. This variety's tidy form requires little shaping, making it especially appealing to gardeners who want maximum impact with minimal effort. The deep burgundy-black foliage holds its color all season, intensifying the brightness of the cherry-red panicles that attract pollinators.

    This crape myrtle grows happily in full sun and well-drained, slightly acidic to neutral soils. Once established, it exhibits moderate drought tolerance and grows reliably across USDA Hardiness Zones 6b to 10. Use it as a standalone feature, massed along a fence or walkway, or in patio containers for season-long interest. It's an excellent solution for hot, sunny gardens that need color, structure, and dependable performance.

    Explore our full range of flowering shrubs, discover easy-care perennials, or find inspiration with more heat-tolerant shrubs.

  • Product Details

    SKU: 27895
    Genus: Lagerstroemia
    Species: indica
    Variety: 'SMNLCIBF'
    Item Form: 1-Quart
    Bloom Color: Red
    Foliage Color: BlackPurple
    Habit: Dwarf
    Light Requirements: Full Sun
    Moisture Requirements: Moist, well-drained
    Soil Type: Normal, loamy
    Bloom Start: Mid Summer
    Bloom End: Early Fall
    Uses:
    • Beds
    • Border
    • Containers
    • Fall Color
    • Ornamental
    • Specimen
    Hardiness Zones: 7 - 9
    State Shipping Restrictions: AZ, GU, HI, ID, PR, VI