Colorama™ Scarlet Crape Myrtle

Lagerstroemia x 'JM1'

$149⁹⁹

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Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:

Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements

Container Plant Sizes

Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.

Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
2" x 2" x 3"	0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts	0.20 - 0.23 dry liters
4" Container	0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts	0.35 - 0.96 dry liters
4.5" Container	0.65 dry quarts	0.72 dry liters
6" Container	1.4 dry quarts	1.59 dry liters
1 Quart	1 dry quart	1.1 dry liters
5.5" Container	1.89 dry quarts	2.08 dry liters

Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
2 Quart	2 dry quarts	2.2 dry liters
#1 Container	2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts	2.49 - 4.11 dry liters
5" x 5" x 12"	3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts	3.85 - 4.74 dry liters

Mature Plants (2-4 years old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
#2 Container	1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons	5.24 - 7.75 dry liters
#3 Container	2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons	8.14 - 12.16 dry liters

Large Plants (3-5 years old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
#5 Container	2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons	12.86 - 20.35 dry liters
#6 Container	5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons	23.12 - 26.42 dry liters
#7 Container	5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons	26.34 - 28.76 dry liters

Bare Root Plants

Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.

Common Sizes:

Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet

Important Notes

Container Volume Specifications

Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents

Growing Conditions

Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment

Seasonal Availability

Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
Container plants are available throughout the growing season
Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes

Questions?

For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.

Plant Highlights

Colorama™ Scarlet Crape Myrtle highlights at a glance!

Specifications

Brand

Nature Hills' Choice
Botanical Name

Lagerstroemia x 'JM1'
Growing Zones

6 - 10
Mature Height

15 - 20 Feet
Mature Spread

8 - 12 Feet
Sun Exposure

Full Sun
Moisture

Medium
Soil

Well Drained Soil
Growth Rate

Medium
Flower Color

Red
Fall Color

Orange and Red
Pollinator Friendly

Yes
Fragrant

No
Pruning Time

Early Spring
Bloom Period

Summer, Fall

Growing Zones 6 - 10

Find Your Growing Zone!

Colorama™ Scarlet Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia x 'JM1') is a gorgeous full new variety of Crape Myrtle. Colorama™ vigorous, fast-growing scarlet red flowered with shiny green foliage and fall color!

Crape Myrtle will dazzle you with its amazing structure and clusters of deep scarlet-red flowers that appear as brilliant plumes at the tips of every branch all summer long from July to September! The butterflies and bees and even a few hummingbirds come to check out these robust flower heads that look like crinkled crepe paper! Giving these large shrubs the name spelling "Crepe Myrtle" because of the texture!

Colorama™ Scarlet is heat and humidity tolerant throughout USDA growing zones 6 to 10 and fills out fairly fast, maturing at 15-20 feet in height and about 8 to 12 feet in width. Very easy to grow and display an orangey-red fall color when these deciduous shrubs begin winding down for the growing season.

Planting and Application:

It's impossible to go wrong with this variety. It will look great any way you care to use it. Colorama™ Scarlet can be pruned to any size, so the vibrant season-long color works in any lot size in almost any location. You'll enjoy colorful screening and privacy hedgerows! The long-lasting vibrant blooms add major curb appeal while the full glossy foliage adds appealing texture and definition.

Crapemyrtle is a standout focal point in the yard. Plant several massed together along the fence as an amazing background splash of color. Plant in groupings of 3, 5, or 7 shrubs in a curved bed to create a marvelous privacy screen for your deck or patio. You'll love the way it lavishly brightens up your events and backyard barbeques!

Deep Scarlet Red Flower Clusters
Glossy Green Foliage
Large Shrub or Small Multi-Trunked Tree
Long Lasting, Butterfly-Friendly Blooms
Hedges, Specimens, Privacy & Colorful Definition

#ProPlantTips For Care

Crape Myrtles are easy to grow and maintain! Plant these deciduous shrubs in full sun with at least 8 hours of direct sunlight. Always select a planting location that favors early morning sun, as this will help to quickly dry the leaves off from any overnight dew. Crape Myrtles tolerate a wide range of soils, from heavy clay to loam, as long as the drainage is good. It's critical to choose a location with well-drained soil, or you'll need to plan to amend with soil conditioners.

These Xeric shrubs are a top choice where responsible water use is a concern, as they will become drought-tolerant once it's established in your yard. Best pruned in the very early spring before new growth begins, you can prune to size or just clean up last year's seed pods. Or you can train these larger shrubs into multi-trunked tree forms for a special specimen. Seldom bothered by deer unless desperate, Crape Myrtle are wonderfully low-maintenance and pest free.

Full Sun
Well-Drained Enriched Soil
Moderate to Low Moisture Once Established
Prune Early Spring
Deer Seldom Bother Them

Brilliant and saturated deep red, the Colorama™ Scarlet Crape Myrtle will set your landscape alight with easy care color and glossy foliage all growing season! Hurry and order yours today at NatureHills.com!