Hot enough for you?

Lagerstroemia loves the heat. If you're in its range (USDA 7-10) you know something about hot weather. This is Center Stage® Coral, which those of us a little further north (6b) can also enjoy. It may be more of a dieback shrub than a true woody ornamental in colder climates, but since it blooms on new wood we will see those brightly colored flowers each summer. In warm climates you can expect it to grow 6-12' tall and about 8' wide - the perfect size for screening a pool or patio from nosy neighbors.

Even in Florida!

No problem for this plant. Here's a picture of it in trial beds at the University of Florida. That foliage has stayed nice and clean. 

Speaking of Florida, Proven Winners® ColorChoice® will be at NALP's Elevate conference in Orlando next month. Be sure to stop by Booth 501.

Finally, where did this cool plant come from, anyway?

Center Stage® Coral is just one of the beautiful plants developed by Spring Meadow Nursery's own Megan Mathey. Check out this video to learn more about her Lagerstroemia breeding.