Enduring Summer™ Red Crape Myrtle Shrub
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Delivery and Shipping
Delivery and Shipping
Shipping
To obtain a more accurate shipment time-frame, simply enter your zip code in the “Find Your Growing Zone” box to the right. Our plants are grown all over the country and lead time on items may be different because of this. Once your order is placed, you will also receive the specific shipment time-frame information as part of your order confirmation. Once an item ships, you will receive shipment notification and tracking numbers, so you can follow along while your plant travels to your doorstep. We use FedEx, UPS, or USPS at our discretion.
Due to winter weather we have put a hold on shipping to the areas shown below in grey. You can still order now and we will ship the plant to you during an appropriate time for your zone.
Standard Shipping Rates
At Nature Hills we handle, package and ship the products you order with the utmost care to ensure healthy delivery. Shipping and handling charges are calculated based on the tables below. Please note that some items include an additional handling surcharge, these will be noted on the item's product page.
| From | To | S&H |
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| $0 | $19.99 | $24.99 |
| $20 | $49.99 | $29.99 |
| $50 | $69.99 | $34.99 |
| $70 | $99.99 | $39.99 |
| $100 | $129.99 | $44.99 |
| $130 | $149.99 | $48.99 |
| $150 | $150+ | Approx 28% |
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Buying Options for Plants
Nature Hills sells a large variety of plants with several options available. Plants are offered in both potted containers and as dormant bare root without soil. Here is a helpful resource to understand your options as you create a beautiful landscape with help from Nature Hills.
Ever wonder what a larger plant will mean for your landscape? Container Sizes are really all about the age of the plant!
Seasonally, Nature Hills offers hand selected, high quality bare root trees, shrubs and perennials. Bare root plants are sold by height from the top of the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may be taller than the height minimums.
- Popular sizes of select trees are 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, etc.
- Popular sizes of select bare root plants is 1 foot, 18 inches, etc.
Nature Hills Container Size by Volume
Keep in mind, specific varieties and different growing conditions can affect the rate at which plants grow. Variations in size may occur.
| Young Plants to 18 Months | ||
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| Size | Volume | |
| 2"x2"x3" | Ranges from | .18 to .21 dry quarts / .198 to .23 dry liters in volume |
| 4.5" Container | Equal to | .65 dry quart / .72 dry liter in volume |
| Sprinter Pot | Equal to | .63 dry quart / .69 dry liter in volume |
| 4" Container | Ranges from | .31 to .87 / .35 to .96 dry liter in volume |
| 6" Container | Equal to | 1.4 dry quarts / 1.59 dry liters in volume |
| 1 Quart | Equal to | 1 dry quart / 1.1 dry liter in volume |
| 5.5" Container | Equal to | 1.89 of a dry quart / 2.08 dry liters in volume |
| 4"x4"x5" | Ranges from | .8 to 1.1 dry quarts / .88 to 1.2 dry liters in volume |
| 4"x4"x6" | Ranges from | 1.0 to 1.3 dry quarts / 1.1 to 1.41 dry liters in volume |
| 4"x4"x9" | Ranges from | 1.1 to 2.1 dry quarts / 1.2 to 2.3 dry liters in volume |
| 4"x4"x10" | Ranges from | 1.7 to 2.3 dry quart / 1.87 to 2.53 dry liters in volume |
| Plants 18 Months - 2.5 Years Old | ||
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| Size | Volume | |
| 2 Quart | Equal to | 2 dry quarts / 2.2 dry liters in volume |
| #1 Container | Ranges from | 2.26 to 3.73 dry quarts / 2.49 to 4.11 dry liters in volume |
| 5"x5"x12" | Equal to | 3.5 to 4.3 dry quarts / 3.85 to 4.74 dry liters in volume |
| Plants 2 - 4 Years Old | ||
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| Size | Volume | |
| #2 Container | Ranges from | 1.19 to 1.76 dry gallons / 5.24 to 7.75 dry liters in volume |
| #3 Container | Ranges from | 2.32 to 2.76 dry gallons / 10.22 to 12.16 dry liters in volume |
| Plants 3 - 5 Years Old | ||
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| Size | Volume | |
| #5 Container | Ranges from | 2.92 to 4.62 dry gallons / 12.86 to 20.35 dry liters in volume |
| #6 Container | Ranges from | 5.25 to 6.01 dry gallons / 23.12 to 26.42 dry liters in volume |
| #7 Container | Ranges from | 5.98 to 6.08 dry gallons / 26.34 to 26.78 dry liters in volume |
Plant Highlights
Enduring Summer™ Red Crape Myrtle Shrub highlights at a glance!
Plant Highlights
Plant Highlights
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Brand
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Botanical Name
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Growing Zones
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Mature Height
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Mature Spread
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Sun ExposureFull Sun
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Moisture
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Soil
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Growth RateMedium
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Flower Color
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Fall Color
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Pollinator Friendly
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Pollinator Required
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Pruning Time
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Bloom PeriodSummer, Fall
Growing Zones 6-10
There is one thing every Southern gardener loves about summer: Crape Myrtles! Their magnificent pompoms of blooms are the cheerleaders of this carefree season! We're delighted to offer a variety that allows every gardener to bask in the beauty of summer, even if their yard isn't massive.
The Enduring Summer™ Red Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia 'PIILAG B5') features voluptuous clusters of cranberry-colored blooms that last, last, and last some more! Did you know that Crape Myrtles are a Hummingbird’s favorite plant? This could be because they have plenty of blooms to choose from, but there is one thing that's for sure: They love this one. Other pollinators can't resist the Enduring Summer's poignant bloom, either!
Despite its size, this deciduous wonder erupts with a number of blooms that rival a full-size Crape Myrtle's. Its clusters of fiery red blooms are charmingly frilly and last for months. If they begin to fade, feel free to give this plant a trim and it will likely rebloom. The Enduring Summer™ Red Crape Myrtle has foliage that emerges red and slowly matures to a shiny deep green, providing its bright flowers with a dense background!
Planting and Application:
This petite beauty is perfect as an accent plant that will give your garden height. It will also thrive in a container door-side or on your patio. Add a pop of color to your foundation hedge with several Enduring Summer™ Red Crape Myrtles. It can be planted as a specimen or in groups throughout Cottage gardens, as bright accents in your butterfly garden, or just as a crown jewel on either side of your front steps!
The smaller size of Enduring Summer™ is perfect for container gardens! The cranberry-hued blooms fill out as prominent spillers and fillers! Pot up in any large planter around your porch and patio, brighten poolside raised planters, or add a matched pair to decorate either side of your sunny front door!
Crape Myrtles are ideally suited for formal or informal designs in the home landscape! These drought-tolerant shrubs are great for small yards, and urban courtyards, or can also be planted in groups to create a low barrier or property-defining border. Plant them 3 to 4 feet apart for a solid, continuous hedge.
- Vibrant & Abundant Cranberry-Colored Blooms
- Long-Lasting Floral Display!
- Compact-Sized Shrub - Full-Sized Blooms!
- Attracts Hummingbirds & Pollinators
- Perfect for Containers & Patios, Low Hedges, Small Accents & Specimens
#ProPlantTips for Care:
When it comes to care, the Enduring Summer™ Red Crape Myrtle lets you enjoy some summer downtime. Where should you plant this perky pretty? Well, you'll want to plant it where it can bathe in sunlight and feel the warmth of summer. And its preference for full sun helps show off its radiant colors. It also doesn't require excess water once established, it prefers well-drained medium moisture soil. But for best results, provide supplemental moisture during extended periods of hot dry weather.
Topdress the soil with a 3-4 inch layer of arborist mulch to hold in moisture and enrich the soil. Crape Myrtles rebloom in late summer if the first flush of flowers is deadheaded. Prune your shrubs in the early spring before growth starts since they bloom on new wood.
- Full Sun Is Best
- Needs Well-Drained Soil
- Moderate Moisture Then Low-Moisture Once Established
- Blooms On New Wood - Prune Early Spring
- Deer-Resistant, Drought-Tolerant & Highly Adaptable
If you've been searching for the perfect Crape Myrtle and have yet to commit, now is your chance! The Enduring Summer™ Red Crape Myrtle is a winner in our books and it will surely prove itself to you as well. Don't miss out on a petite Crape Myrtle that offers full-size color.
Single Stem, Multi Stem, Shrub Form, Oh My!
Before you buy, make sure you know what you're getting! Single-stem, multi-stem and shrub forms are different so read a bit about which we're currently offering below.
Single Stem:
These are plants that have one stem coming from the ground. Plants can also be considered single stem when lower branches are removed to raise the height of the branching. Sometimes, you will hear a single stem referred to as Tree Form.
Multi Stem:
These are plants with 2 or more stems planted together in the ground in close proximity to form a clump. There are times multi-stems are formed by a tree that branches at the soil line with more than one main stem.
Shrub Form:
These are bushy plants with many stems and branchings close to the ground. They are referred to as shrubs or bushes and are often shorter than their tree forms.
