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Cherry Delight Crape Myrtle Shrub

Lagerstroemia x 'G19234'

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Where to Plant

  • Sunlight: This shrub requires at least 6 to 8 hours of direct sunlight daily for the best flower production. While it can handle partial shade, you will notice fewer cherry red blooms and a higher risk of powdery mildew on the leaves.
  • Soil: Aim for well drained soil that is rich in organic matter. If you are dealing with heavy clay, mix in some compost or plant the root ball slightly above the soil line to ensure the roots do not sit in stagnant water.

Watering Requirements

During the first year, water your Cherry Delight deeply twice a week to help the root system expand. Once established, this shrub is quite drought tolerant, but consistent moisture during the heat of summer ensures the flowers stay vibrant and do not drop prematurely. If you let it go too dry for too long, the plant may prioritize survival over blooming, resulting in a shorter flowering season.

Pruning Tips

Because Cherry Delight blooms on new wood, you should prune it in late winter or very early spring before new growth appears. Think of it like a haircut that encourages fresh stems, as more new stems mean more flower clusters in the summer. Avoid the practice of "topping" the plant; instead, focus on removing dead wood or thinning out crossing branches to improve air circulation within the canopy.

Fertilizer Needs

Apply a balanced, slow release fertilizer in early spring just as the first leaves begin to unfurl. Avoid using high nitrogen fertilizers late in the summer or fall, as this encourages soft new growth that will not have time to harden off before the first frost. This late season growth is very susceptible to winter kill, which can damage the overall structure of your shrub.

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GreatMyrtle™ Cherry Delight Crape Myrtle Shrub

Grow one of the best compact Crape Myrtles with GreatMyrtle™ Cherry Delight Crape Myrtle shrubs from NatureHills.com! Early flowering and cold hardy to Zone 5.

Vibrant, unrestrained cherry-red colored blossoms cover the well-mounded, umbrella-shaped canopy of a spectacular new Crape Myrtle. GreatMyrtle™ Cherry Delight Crape Myrtle Shrub (Lagerstroemia x 'G19234') will rock your world all summer long!

This modern marvel stays small and shapely...with wildly showy blooms that deliver a powerful impact! Use it as a showpiece in a high-profile area for visual interest all season long.

Go ahead and answer all your garden guests' questions about this fantastic shrub-form Crape Myrtle. NatureHills.com is thrilled to offer this groundbreaking new series of Crape Myrtle from the breeders at GardenGenetics®.

Watch this innovative new plant bloom in your garden or on your patio all summer long. Starting much earlier in the season than other Crape Myrtles, Cherry Delight develops a vivid display of frilly blooms held high above the mounded outline.

Don't worry about splurging on this in you are in Zones 5b, as the roots will remain hardy! Consider Cherry Delight to behave as a perennial, with new growth emerging from the roots each spring.

Great for use in the garden in USDA Zone 6 or warmer. It's perfect in planters as a patio accent and as Thriller shrubs!

Fill your outdoor entertainment areas with a lavish explosion of flowers. Butterflies will be delighted by the cherry on top, too!

Buy GreatMyrtle™ Cherry Delight Crape Mrytle at NatureHills.com today! We'll ship your plants when the time is right for planting in your area.

How to Use GreatMyrtle™ Cherry Delight Crape Myrtle Shrub in the Landscape

Live large with the cherry-red shades of this dynamic small shrub. Why not choose to include it in a brightly tropical theme garden?

Play with texture and form with Heavenly Bamboo shrubs, Canna perennials and Elephant Ear bulbs. Develop your own exotic getaway steps from your backdoor!

Jazz up a patio or balcony with a lime green resin container planted with GreatMyrtle™ Cherry Delight Crape Myrtle in the center of the pot. Use your favorite Ajuga as both filler and spiller.

Line your garden border with lively, sultry, saturated color. Cherry Delight is an excellent foundation and border plant.

Grow them in the ground as a root-hardy, die-back (herbaceous) perennial in Zone 5b. This improved line stays strongly compact in Zones 6 - 9.

You'll adore having plenty of material on hand for long-lasting cut flower arrangements. These generous blossoms are so easy to arrange, too!

  • First Zone-5 Hardy Crepe Myrtle!
  • Earliest Crape Myrtle to Start Blooming
  • Incredible Extended Season of Bloom from June to Frost
  • Perfect Thriller Plant for Patio Container Gardens
  • Petite Natural Dwarf
  • Excellent Low Hedge and Edging Shrub
  • Well Mounded and Densely Branched
  • Very Little Maintenance or Pruning Required

#ProPlantTips for Care

Plant your GreatMyrtle™ Cherry Delight in full sun for the brightest display. They require at least six hours of sunshine a day.

Well-drained soil is also a must. Elevate your planting in a mound or raised bed if you have soggy or heavy clay soil.

For a plant this special, we highly recommend Nature Hills Root Booster. This symbiotic formula is used during planting for the life-long support of feeder roots.

Give your Cherry Delight Crape Myrtle shrubs a regular schedule of water, especially when they are young. Container-grown plants must have supplemental water regularly.

Apply mulch over the root zone to keep them cool. Please pull the mulch back away from directly touching the stems.

In Zone 5 and 6, prune off winter-damaged stems to ground level in early spring. They'll bounce back to full height over the course of a single season.

Read more about pruning your Crape Myrtle here in our handy #ProPlantTips Blog! And you can read more about all the GreatMyrtle™ Dwarf Crape Myrtles available here at NatureHills.com.

Don't miss our limited inventory of a Crape Myrtle known as "one of the best!" We'll run out of these exceptional plants quickly.

Place your order today to lock in your outdoor summer decor. GreatMyrtle™ Wild Cherry Delight Crape Myrtle shrubs are so worth it...and so are you!

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