Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Tree
Origin
Central Europe, Polynesia, Southern Europe
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Types
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Lagerstroemia villosa, Lagerstroemia subcostata, Lagerstroemia microcarpa
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
Coastal Regions, Open Forest, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
6-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Purplish Green
Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Fall
Copper
Burgundy, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green
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Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Cylindrical
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
From bulbs, Seedlings, Seperation, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering
Needs watering once a week, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
cut main flower spike, Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
5-10-10 fertilizer
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, fertilize in growing season, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Black Spot, Japanese Beetles, Powdery mildew, Spider mites
Beetles, Insects, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Wet Site
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Asthma, contact allergic dermatitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis
allergic reaction, Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
good for lips, Improve skin tone, Moisturizing, Speed hair growth
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Antiseptic, Asthma, Dehydration, Dermatitis, Eczema, Eye Problems, Fatigue, Gallbladder Diseases, Liver problems, Sore throat, Stomach aliments, Swelling, Ulcers, Urinary tract problems
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Stem, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Cosmetics, Culinary use, Edible syrup, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as essential oil, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance, Used for its medicinal properties
Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for woodware, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Rosa glauca
LAGERSTROEMIA 'Arapaho'
Common Name
redleaf rose, red-leaved rose
Hybrid Crapemyrtle
In Hindi
red leaved rose
क्रेप मेहंदी
In German
Rotblatt-Rose
Crapemyrtle
In French
Rosa glauca
Crapemyrtle
In Spanish
Rosa glauca
Crapemyrtle
In Greek
Rosa glauca
Crapemyrtle
In Portuguese
Róża czerwonawa
Crapemyrtle
In Polish
Róża czerwonawa
Crapemyrtle
In Latin
Rosa glauca
Crapemyrtle
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Lythraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Rosoideae
Lagerstroemieae
Season and Care of Redleaf Rose and Crapemyrtle
Season and care of Redleaf Rose and Crapemyrtle is important to know. While considering everything about Redleaf Rose and Crapemyrtle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Redleaf Rose season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Crapemyrtle season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Redleaf Rose is Loam, Sand and for Crapemyrtle is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Redleaf Rose is Acidic, Neutral and for Crapemyrtle is Acidic, Neutral.
Redleaf Rose and Crapemyrtle Physical Information
Redleaf Rose and Crapemyrtle physical information is very important for comparison. Redleaf Rose height is 100.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Crapemyrtle height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Redleaf Rose and Crapemyrtle are as follows:
Redleaf Rose flower color: Pink
Redleaf Rose leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Crapemyrtle flower color: Red
- Crapemyrtle leaf color: Dark Green and Burgundy
Care of Redleaf Rose and Crapemyrtle
Care of Redleaf Rose and Crapemyrtle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Redleaf Rose pruning is done cut main flower spike, Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and Crapemyrtle pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Redleaf Rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Crapemyrtle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.