Shrubs

Lagerstroemia indica 'Whit IV'

Red Rocket crape myrtle

Red Rocket crape myrtle. Representative plant

Large cherry-red flower clusters appear in mid to late summer on a substantial upright shrub. New leaves emerge crimson, mature green and develop orange-red autumn color. Its size suits a generous sunny border or a flowering screen rather than a small bed.

At a glance

Sun: Full sun
Mature size: 10–15 ft. tall × 8–12 ft. wide
Water: Well-drained soil; water regularly while establishing
Hardiness: USDA zones 6–9
Bloom: Cherry red; summer

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Catalog updated September 8, 2026. This is not a live stock count; please call to confirm availability and price.

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Seasonal interest

Foliage: Deciduous.

Growing & care

Pruning: Remove dead or crossing branches in late winter or early spring; avoid topping healthy trunks.
Cold-climate care: Wait for spring growth before deciding which stems survived winter.

Sources & photo credits

NC State Extension

Clemson Cooperative Extension

Photo: Photo by David J. Stang · CC BY-SA 4.0

Image notes: Red Rocket crape myrtle. Representative plant; resized and re-encoded, not cropped.

Reviewed September 21, 2026. Growing conditions vary by location.