Enduring Summer™ Red Crape Myrtle Shrub

Lagerstroemia 'PIILAG B5'

$109⁹⁹

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Understanding Plant Options

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

Enduring Summer™ Red Crape Myrtle Shrub highlights at a glance!

Specifications

Brand

Nature Hills' Choice
Botanical Name

Lagerstroemia 'PIILAG B5'
Growing Zones

6-10
Mature Height

4 - 5 feet
Mature Spread

4 - 5 feet
Sun Exposure

Full Sun
Moisture

Moderate to Low
Soil

Well Drained
Growth Rate

Medium
Flower Color

Cranberry-Red
Fall Color

Red
Pollinator Friendly

Yes
Pruning Time

Early Spring
Bloom Period

Summer, Fall

Growing Zones 6-10

Find Your Growing Zone!

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.

Top-dress 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.