Red Rocket produces huge clusters of cherry red flowers throughout hot sunny summer conditions, blooming from July to September. Red Rocket is considered one of the fastest growing crape myrtles up to 5 feet per year. This all-season tree adds ornamental value to your landscaping year round with attractive crimson red new growth, unique bark, showy flowers, and fall color. It is deer resistant and makes a good stand alone plant or as part of a mixed border. Does best in moist or well drained soils. Once established is drought tolerant requiring little watering making it a good water-wise choice. Height 10' to 15', Spread 12' to 15' (zones 7 to 9)

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Description:
Red Rocket produces huge clusters of cherry red flowers throughout hot sunny summer conditions, blooming from July to September. Red Rocket is considered one of the fastest growing crape myrtles up to 5 feet per year. This all-season tree adds ornamental value to your landscaping year round with attractive crimson red new growth, unique bark, showy flowers, and fall color. It is deer resistant and makes a good stand alone plant or as part of a mixed border. Does best in moist or well drained soils. Once established is drought tolerant requiring little watering making it a good water-wise choice. Height 10' to 15', Spread 12' to 15' (zones 7 to 9)

Leaves:
Red flowers from mid-summer to early fall. Heat and drought tolerant; mildew resistant. New growth is crimson; fall foliage is orange to red. A good specimen or part of the mixed border. Deer resistant.

Bloom Time:
April-May.