Lagerstroemia 'JD818' ~ Early Bird™ Lavender Crape Myrtle endless-summer Winter Red produces heavy amounts

Winter Red produces heavy amounts of large glossy bright red berries if pollinated that can persist all the way to spring

An excellent cut flower that retains color when dried

Pruning is typically done in late winter or early spring to promote healthy growth and maintain its compact shape

Its white flowers panicles bloom through summer attracting bees and butterflies

Cut Back foliage in spring to encourage new growth

Lagerstroemia 'JD818' ~ Early Bird™ Lavender Crape Myrtle endless-summer Winter Red produces heavy amountsLavender Crape myrtle is a early blooming semi dwarf shrub with an upright habit that becomes weeping as it matures and emerald leaves that turn bright yellow in fall. A heavy perfusion of lavender flowers bloom on the large panicles in mid spring and again in summer. Prefers full sun and moist, well drained soil. Type: Shrub Height: 5' 6' Spread: 3 4' Spacing: 3' USDA Hardiness Zone: 7 10 Culture: Full Sun, Part Sun Bloom Color: Purple Season of