Center Stage® Coral Crapemyrtle (Lagerstroemia indica)

Two beautiful contrasts come together in Center Stage® Coral crapemyrtle — and that’s what makes it such a standout. First, there’s the color: brilliant coral-pink blooms practically glow against rich, dark burgundy foliage. It’s a bold, unexpected pairing that instantly adds energy to the garden and makes a perfect anchor for a vibrant color scheme.

Then there’s the texture: soft, ruffled flowers set against smooth, glossy leaves. This mix of fine and sleek creates a dynamic look that feels both elegant and a little bit wild — exactly the kind of visual interest that keeps gardens feeling alive.

Better still, this variety isn’t just about good looks. Unlike older crapemyrtles, Center Stage® Coral keeps its foliage fresh and clean through heat, humidity, and powdery mildew season. From first bud to final frost, it stays striking — and makes it easy for your garden to do the same.

• 6-12 feet tall and 8 feet wide at maturity
• Hardy in zones 6b-10, be sure to check your USDA zone to ensure success
• Plant in full sun (6+ hours daily)
• Space plants 8 feet apart for best results
• Produces coral pink ruffled flowers throughout summer
• Maintains dark burgundy foliage from spring to frost
• Great for borders, hedges, screenings, landscape, mass plantings or as a focal point
• Attracts bees, butterflies and hummingbirds while resisting deer and disease
• Fall interest, heat tolerant

Care: Fertilize with Proven Winners Continuous Release Plant Food in spring and mid summer. Regular pruning is not recommended. If any shaping is desired, do so in the late winter before the plant breaks dormancy.

Shipping Info:

• Enjoy free shipping on orders over $175
• Size at shipping varies by season, plant, and trimming schedules
• Quart shrubs are 5-8" tall at shipment
• 1-Gallon shrubs are 6-24" tall at shipment
• Shrubs ship dormant November through April