Last updated on June 28th, 2026 at 12:55 pm
Red Flowering Crape Myrtles. The enduring Summer Red Crape Myrtle. The thing about this Crape Myrtle is that it seems to bloom all summer long. And if you trim off the expired blooms it will bloom until mid-fall. Drought-resistant plants once they become established usually around the third year.
Red Flowering Crape Myrtles
The Red enduring crape myrtles will grow about 4-5 feet tall and wide. Glossy dark green foliage that will turn a nice burgundy red during the fall season. They love the full hot sun, but water daily the first 2-3 weeks after initial planting. Then use a good drip system and set it for about 30 minutes every other day.
Close-up of Enduring Summer Crape Myrtle
The Red Dynamite Crepe Myrtle is pictured below. This Crepe Myrtle will grow much taller, about 15-20 ft. tall and 10 ft. wide than the Enduring Summer ™ red Crape Myrtle.
Problems with these trees
The most common problem with Crape Myrtles is the leafcutter bee also known as Mason bees. It will cut a perfect half-moon cut into the foliage. The bee will then take the cuttings and turn it into its nest. Use a Garlic Barrier to repel this type of bee. Learn more about the leafcutter bee here.
Leafcutter bee damage to a rose bush leaves below. It will basically do the same damage to your Crape Myrtles and other thin-leaved foliage.
Other problems are powdery mildew and aphids. Spraying with a fungicide with help with powdery mildew. Neem Oil is a good organic alternative to harsh chemicals. This oil will actually control both problems. Using horticultural oil in early spring will prevent aphid larvae from hatching during the growing seasons. Read more about insects and diseases here.Â
More Red Flowering Crape Myrtles photos and care at Landscaping with crape myrtles.
Is it Crepe or Crape? Learn more here.
Red Flowering Crape Myrtles
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