Lagerstroemia Dark Roast

Barista® Series Dwarf Crapemyrtle
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Blooms on New Wood
Typically only grown in the south, now northern gardeners, to Zone 6, can enjoy Crapemyrtle! Bright fuchsia-pink flowers! With a name like Dark Roast, expect rich glossy dark green foliage with mahogany-red undertones. The semi-glossy red new-growth foliage tips of Lagerstroemia Dark Roast highlight the dark foliage. Perfect for a small space or place in your favorite container to brighten your deck. Flowers are followed by rounded green seed pods. For much of the growing season, Lagerstroemia is a superb foliage shrub with its shorter, rounded habit. Blooms on new wood for reliable flowering year after year. Our southern growers, without winter die back, can expect mature height to be taller.

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Code LADR

Patent PP32,954

Plant Type Shrubs

Species

Height Medium 1 1/2-2'

Spacing Plan 1 1/2-2' apart

Bloom Time Late Summer to Early Fall

Sun / Shade Full Sun

Zones 6-9

Soil Type Normal, Acidic

Water Needs Low

Sold In Plantable Pots (3.5x3.5x4")

Special Features

  • Beneficial for Pollinators
  • Deer Resistant
  • Hot Dry Site Tolerant
  • OK in Containers

Lagerstroemia General Information

A member of the Barista Collection, this Crape Myrtle blooms on new wood. All members in this collection are based on plant performance in Michigan. In Zone 6, they will die back to the ground in winter. In warmer zones without winter die back, mature height will be taller. Idaho has restricted all potted plant material from being shipped into Idaho at this time.

Lagerstroemia Plant Care

Crape Myrtle thrives in full sun with moist, well-drained soil. Drought tolerant, once established. In Zone 6, they will die back to the ground in winter. In warmer zones only prune as necessary for visual pleasure in late winter or early spring. Remove suckers, tangled branches or irregular shapes. Not demanding about soil pH but they prefer neutral or slightly acidic soils. Avoid too much fertilizer. A slow-release fertilizer high in nitrogen is best.

Plantable Pots

Our plants are grown in 3.5x3.5x4” plantable pots. Made from 100% biodegradable coconut husk fibers (coir), these pots have tremendous advantages over plastic pots. With better air exchange, this "breathable" pot fosters robust root growth and reduces transplant shock since you can plant the pots directly in the ground. The pot naturally becomes part of the soil on its own over time—no composting required—and since they're made from a renewable resource that requires very little energy, they're earth-friendly too!

100% Guarantee

We offer a 100% guarantee for all our perennials to reach you in good condition and to grow. If you're not satisfied, we'll reship or refund immediately. Please don't hesitate to contact us if you have questions or concerns—we share your passion for gardening and want your new plants to thrive in your border!

Shipping Details

We use custom, earth-friendly packaging to make sure your order arrives in great condition, and we ship based on the best planting time for your growing zone (see the approximate dates below), unless otherwise indicated at checkout. If you wish, you can indicate a specific ship date during checkout.

Spring

  • Zone 3, 4: Early to Mid May
  • Zone 5: Late April to Early May
  • Zone 6: Mid to Late April
  • Zone 7: Early to Mid April
  • Zone 8: Late March to Early April
  • Zone 9, 10: Late March

Fall

  • Zone 2, 3, 4: Early September
  • Zone 5: Early to Mid September
  • Zone 6: Mid September
  • Zone 7: Mid to Late September
  • Zone 8, 9, 10: Late September to Early October

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