Lagerstroemia x THS Ruby
Lagerstroemia x THS Ruby
Thunderstruck™ Ruby Crapemyrtle
Upright habit with ruby red blooms
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An upright growing selection with ruby red flowers from summer through fall above near black leaves. Mature size will be 8 to 12 feet tall by 6 to 8 feet wide. Drought tolerant once established. Deer resistant.
Botanical Name- Lagerstroemia x 'JM7'
Pronunciation- lag-er-STREE-mee-uh
Foliage- Deciduous
Mature Width- 10 ft
Mature Height- 18 ft
Sun Exposure- Full Sun
Soil Preferences- Average, well-drained
Current Size- #3
Bloom Color-
Bloom Time-
Companion Plants- Echinacea 'Green Twister' (cool chartreuse coneflower offset)
Fauna Attracted- Bees (honey, bumble), butterflies, hummingbirds
Plant Habit- Shrub
- Care Rating- Moderate
Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin - C26
Yearly Care Instructions- Prune in late winter for shape; water deeply in summer and fertilize lightly in spring.
Trimming Instructions- Prune in late winter to shape and encourage vigorous flowering.
Fertilization Instructions- Feed with a balanced fertilizer (e.g., 14-14-14) in spring; moderate to high feeding need for best bloom. In clay, ensure good drainage and avoid overwatering.
Fertilizer Recommendation- Plant-tone
Possible Issues- Powdery mildew, aphids, sooty mold
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