Red Crape Myrtle Live Starter Shrubs – 5 Bare Root Plants | 12–18 Inches Tall | Flowering Landscape Tree | Heat Tolerant | Easy to Grow

Enhance your landscape with these 5 live Red Crape Myrtle starter shrubs, shipped bare root and ready for planting. Each healthy young plant typically measures 12–18 inches tall (minimum 6–12 inches) and is selected for vigorous growth. Red Crape Myrtles are prized for their vibrant scarlet to crimson flower clusters that bloom from summer through fall, adding long-lasting color to gardens, borders, and property lines. These heat-loving ornamental shrubs are easy to grow and make an excellent choice for both beginner and experienced gardeners. You will receive plants similar in size and condition to those shown in the listing photos.

You will receive:
✔️ 5 live Red Crape Myrtle starter shrubs
✔️ Height: typically 12–18 inches (minimum 6–12 inches)
✔️ Shipped bare root
✔️ Healthy, rooted plants
✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival

🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: Red Crape Myrtle
Botanical Name: Lagerstroemia indica
Plant Type: Deciduous flowering shrub/tree
Growth Stage: Starter shrub (bare root)
Sun Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Moist, well-draining soil
Watering: Moderate; keep soil evenly moist during establishment
Mature Height: 10–20 feet (depending on cultivar and pruning)
Growth Rate: Moderate to fast
USDA Zones: 6–9
Container Friendly: Yes, while young or with dwarf varieties

💡 Care Tip: Plant your Crape Myrtles in a sunny location for the best flowering. Water regularly during the first growing season to establish strong roots, then reduce watering once plants are established, as they become drought tolerant.