Displays large, long lasting clusters of vivid rosy-red crepe-like flowers. Handsome foliage has bronzy cast in spring, bright green in summer, golden fall color. Deciduous.
 
Common Name: Watermelon Red Crape Myrtle
Botanical Name: Lagerstroemia indica 'Watermelon Red'
Watering Needs:Once established, needs only occasional watering.
Botanical Pronunciation:la-ger-STRE-mee-a IN-dih-kuh
Plant type:Shrub, Tree
Deciduous/evergreen:Deciduous
Sunset climate zones:7 - 10, 12 - 14, 18 - 21
Growth habit:Rounded
Growth rate:Moderate
Average landscape size:Moderate grower, a rounded dome 20 to 25 ft. tall and wide.
Special features:Attracts Butterflies, Fall Color, Pet Friendly, Waterwise, Year-round Interest
Foliage color:Green
Blooms:Summer
Flower color:Red
Flower attributesShowy Flowers