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Petite Red Imp™ Crape Myrtle: Dwarf with Deep Crimson Blossoms

Petite Red Imp? Crape Myrtle

Dwarf form of the popular, showy deciduous shrub. Profusion of deep crimson blossoms summer to fall; attractive smooth bark texture. Excellent massed in single-color plantings or singly as an accent.

Growing Specifications

Light: Full Sun
Water: Low
Height: 3–5 feet
Spread: 2–4 feet

Photo credit: Richard Shiell

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