Lagerstroemia indica 'Whit IX ~ Double Feature® Crape Myrtle size-3-5-cal Nodding cherry red buds that

Nodding cherry red buds that open to dark reddish-pink heart shaped flowers with protruding inner petals bloom on long leaning stems in late spring and continues into summer if the summer is cool or stops  and rebloom from late summer into fall

The leaves are diamond-shaped and green

COMPANION PLANTS:  Abelia

Watch for mildew

Do not allow soil to dry out

Lagerstroemia indica 'Whit IX ~ Double Feature® Crape Myrtle size-3-5-cal Nodding cherry red buds thatDouble Feature Crape Myrtle is a compact reblooming deciduous shrub with an upright habit and exfoliating bark. The oval dark green leaves emerge deep burgundy. The heavy blooms of ruby to wine red panicles smother the branches all summer and blooms until the first frost. Best color in full sun and rich, well drained acidic soil. Double Feature has excellent resistant to powdery mildew and leaf spot. Type: Shrub Height: 6' 8' Spread: 6 8' Spacing: 7'