Lagerstroemia 'Double Dynamite'

You'll often see Crape Myrtles here in the city parks, not only because of their fabulous summer floral display, but also because they're quite tolerant of urban pollution. 'Double Dynamite' crape myrtle is a showy variety with deep purple leaves in the spring that mature to a dark purple-green for the rest of the season. Sterile flower clusters emerge a bright pink then morph into a cherry red color, with both colors on the branches often at the same time.
If left to its own devices, this variety will eventually hit eight to 10 feet in height and 10 to 12 feet in width, making it an amazing specimen-sized shrub or a seasonal privacy screen. This crape myrtle can start its life in container planters, but will need to graduate to a sunny garden spot to reach its maximum potential. Yes, crape myrtles lose their leaves in the fall, but gardeners will get to see that rich, dark purple foliage year after year.

Common Name: Crape Myrtle

Plant Type:

Mature Size: 8 - 10 tall, 10 - 12 feet wide

Growth Rate: Moderate

Cold Hardiness: 0 ° F°

Light: Sun to partial sun

Foliage Color:

Bloom Color: Emerges pink, age to cherry-red

Bloom Time: Summer

Structure: Upright shrub

Characteristics: Deciduous

Photos: Real images, not stock photos

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