Family
Lythraceae
Botanical Name
LAGERSTROEMIA indica 'Whit Vii'(SIREN RED®) PP14975
Plant Common Name
Crapemyrtle
General Description
This crapemyrtle, Siren Red™, is a heat-loving, large deciduous shrub with a long blooming season. Descended from a native of eastern Asia, it has glossy, leathery, medium-green leaves that are red when they emerge in spring and turn red and orange in autumn. Starting in summer, Siren Red™ (also known as 'Whit Vii), blooms in clusters on branch tips and continues into autumn until frost. Prune spent clusters to encourage new flushes of bloom. The buds and the flowers are a rich blood-red. Mature plants have pretty exfoliating bark.
Like most crapemyrtles, Siren Red™ tolerates a wide range of well-drained soils and grows best in hot, sunny locations. Watering helps keep the leaves green through summer and prolongs flowering. Grow Siren Red™ as a hedge or screen, at corners in a foundation planting, or in large, mixed beds and borders.
Characteristics
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AHS Heat Zone
11 - 6
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USDA Hardiness Zone
6 - 10
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Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
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Plant Type
Shrub
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Sun Exposure
Full Sun
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Height
6'-12' / 1.8m - 3.7m
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Width
4'-8' / 1.2m - 2.4m
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Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
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Native To
China, Korea
Growing Conditions
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Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
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Soil Drainage
Average
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Soil type
Clay, Loam, Sand
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Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
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Growth Rate
Medium
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Water Requirements
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
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Habit
Upright/Erect
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Seasonal Interest
Spring, Summer, Fall
Ornamental Features
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Flower Interest
Showy
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Flower Color
Red, Ivory
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Fruit Color
Green, Brown
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Foliage Color (Spring)
Red, Green, Bronze
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Foliage Color (Summer)
Green
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Foliage Color (Fall)
Red, Orange
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Bark Color
Sandy Brown, Gray
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Bark Color Modifier
Multi-Color
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Fragrant Flowers
No
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Fragrant Fruit
No
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Fragrant Foliage
No
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Bark or Stem Fragrant
No
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Flower Petal Number
Single
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Repeat Bloomer
Yes
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Showy Fruit
No
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Edible Fruit
No
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Showy Foliage
Yes
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Foliage Texture
Medium
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Foliage Sheen
Glossy
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Evergreen
No
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Showy Bark
Yes
Special Characteristics
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Bark Texture
Exfoliating
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Usage
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
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Sharp or Has Thorns
No
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Invasive
No
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Self-Sowing
No
