{"title":"Crapemyrtle Shrubs","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e#html-body [data-pb-style=MX9154A]{justify-content:flex-start;display:flex;flex-direction:column;background-position:left top;background-size:cover;background-repeat:no-repeat;background-attachment:scroll}\u003c\/style\u003e\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"row\" data-appearance=\"contained\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\u003cdiv data-enable-parallax=\"0\" data-parallax-speed=\"0.5\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-background-type=\"image\" data-video-loop=\"true\" data-video-play-only-visible=\"true\" data-video-lazy-load=\"true\" data-video-fallback-src=\"\" data-element=\"inner\" data-pb-style=\"MX9154A\"\u003e\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"text\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"lagerstroemia-purple-magic-36255","title":"Lagerstroemia Purple Magic™","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e  The recent explosion in Crapemyrtle breeding has resulted in many new color combinations, plant habits, and disease resistances -- and none is more exciting than the First Editions® Magic™ series. Every variety in this series was selected for its ability to produce masses of blooms in rich, true colors on compact to intermediate sized shrubs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e  The foliage also displays exciting new colors, as well as superb resistance to leaf spot and powdery mildew. Each Magic™ cultivar is unique, and together they demonstrate the sheer range and beauty of contemporary Crapemyrtles.  Purple Magic™ sets itself apart with intensely colored blooms of violet-purple. The strongest color ever seen in the Crapemyrtle family, these crinkly blooms are showstoppers! Crinkly and very abundant, they are accompanied by bright red spring foliage, only gradually greening out in summer. Expect blooms in great numbers from midspring to late spring, and then again in early summer. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e  Compact (just 4 to 6 feet high and wide), dense, and colorful, this shrub is simply stunning. Give it full sun and excellent soil drainage, and let Purple Magic™ do the rest! Zones 6-9.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"parkseed","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42354474287163,"sku":"36255","price":31.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/8580\/4859\/files\/Product_MediaImage_36255_1.jpg?v=1753891783"},{"product_id":"lagerstroemia-center-stage-red-27895","title":"Lagerstroemia Center Stage™ Red","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA member of the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.parkseed.mom\/collections\/proven-winnersr\"\u003eProven Winners®\u003c\/a\u003e ColorChoice® Flowering Shrubs variety, Lagerstroemia Center Stage™ Red.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eBring bold summer color to your garden with \u003cb\u003eLagerstroemia Center Stage™ Red, a compact crape myrtle known for its vibrant red blooms and dark foliage.\u003c\/b\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e   \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCenter Stage™ Red is bred for disease resistance, mildew tolerance, and high flower production, even in heat and humidity.\u003c\/b\u003e It's a member of the \u003ci\u003eLagerstroemia indica\u003c\/i\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e   \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis crape myrtle grows happily in full sun and well-drained, slightly acidic to neutral soils.\u003c\/b\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e   \u003cp\u003eExplore our full range of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.parkseed.mom\/collections\/flowering-shrubs\"\u003eflowering shrubs\u003c\/a\u003e, discover \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.parkseed.mom\/collections\/plants\"\u003eeasy-care perennials\u003c\/a\u003e, or find inspiration with more \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.parkseed.mom\/collections\/shrubs\"\u003e heat-tolerant shrubs\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"parkseed","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42354492997691,"sku":"27895","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/8580\/4859\/files\/Product_MediaImage_27895_1.jpg?v=1753891751"},{"product_id":"lagerstroemia-center-stage-coral-crapemyrtle-29292","title":"Lagerstroemia Center Stage® Coral Crapemyrtle","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA Proven Winners® ColorChoice® Flowering Shrubs variety, Lagerstroemia Center Stage® Coral Crapemyrtle is a deciduous shrub or small tree that blooms summer to fall, sometimes to first frost. Long and heavy blooming, the plant flowers in terminal clusters of crepe-papery, bright coral flowers set against a dramatic backdrop of thick, leathery black leaves that hold their intense color into fall. The flowers attract pollinators, especially bees, in summer, and its handsome exfoliating bark offers winter appeal. \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eHighly popular in southern gardens, crapemyrtle has vigorous growth and an upright, wide-spreading, multistemmed habit but can be grown multi- or single-stemmed and used as a specimen, foundation plant, or hedging. \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eEasy care, crapemyrtle grows best in sunny locations with medium moist, well-draining soil but is widely adaptable, even to compacted urban soils, including clay. Center Stage® Coral Crapemyrtle is heat, mildew, and deer resistant. It blooms on new wood. Pruning should generally be avoided, limited to creating a desired form. \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eBreed by Megan Mathey, Center Stage crapes were trialed and tested at the University of Florida with the breeding goal of earlier blooming, intensified foliage color, and reduced mildew. Out of thousands of plants, only the best, cleanest, most vigorous growing crapes have been selected to be part of this top flight series. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"parkseed","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42354561482811,"sku":"29292","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/8580\/4859\/files\/Product_MediaImage_29292_1.jpg?v=1753891770"},{"product_id":"lagerstroemia-center-stage-pink-crapemyrtle-29293","title":"Lagerstroemia Center Stage® Pink Crapemyrtle","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA Proven Winners® ColorChoice® Flowering Shrubs variety, Lagerstroemia Center Stage® Pink Crapemyrtle is a deciduous shrub or small tree that blooms summer to fall, sometimes to first frost. Long and heavy blooming, the plant flowers in terminal clusters of crepe-papery, intense magenta pink flowers set against a dramatic backdrop of thick, leathery black leaves that hold their intense color into fall. The flowers attract pollinators, especially bees, in summer, and its handsome exfoliating bark offers winter appeal. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHighly popular in southern gardens, crapemyrtle has vigorous growth and an upright, wide-spreading, multistemmed habit, but it can also be grown as a single stem. Crape myrtle works well as a specimen, foundation, or hedging plant.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eEasy care, crapemyrtle grows best in sunny locations with medium moist, well-draining soil but is widely adaptable, even to compacted urban soils, including clay. Center Stage® Coral Crapemyrtle is heat, mildew, and deer resistant. It blooms on new wood. Pruning should generally be avoided, limited to creating a desired form. \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eBred by Megan Mathey, Center Stage crapes were trialed and tested at the University of Florida with the breeding goal of earlier blooming, intensified foliage color, and reduced mildew. Out of thousands of plants, only the best, cleanest, most vigorous growing crapes have been selected to be part of this top flight series, and Center Stage® Pink was one of the best performers. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"parkseed","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42354637865019,"sku":"29293","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/8580\/4859\/files\/Product_MediaImage_29293_2.jpg?v=1753891770"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.parkseed.mom\/collections\/crapemyrtle-lagerstroemia.oembed","provider":"Park Seed","version":"1.0","type":"link"}