#1 - Southern Living® Colorama™ Scarlet Crape Myrtle Tree
#2 - Southern Living® Colorama™ Scarlet Crape Myrtle Tree
#3 - Southern Living® Colorama™ Scarlet Crape Myrtle Tree

Southern Living® Colorama™ Scarlet Crape Myrtle Tree

Lagerstroemia x 'JM1' PPAF

Vibrant red blooms enhance landscape aesthetics

Extended blooming season from summer to fall

Drought-tolerant once established



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Deep Green Foliage Meets Masses of Scarlet Blooms

Why Colorama™ Scarlet Crape Myrtle Trees?

A vibrant profusion of rich scarlet blooms emerges against deep green foliage, making the Colorama™ Scarlet Crape Myrtle a true focal point tree that transforms any landscape area.

From early summer until the first frost, the Colorama™ Scarlet Crape delights with unmatched hues and full blooms. Because it's drought-tolerant, unbelievably cold hardy, and particularly suited for smaller gardens despite delivering huge color, you'll have second-to-none beauty and the benefit of effortless growth.

The Colorama™ also matures super quickly and boasts a vigorous branching habit, so it'll transform your yard into the best on the block in no time.

About Southern Living®: The Southern Living® Plant Collection was created to bring gardeners plants that truly thrive in real-world landscapes. Each variety is carefully selected and rigorously tested to ensure it performs beautifully—especially in challenging Southern conditions like heat and humidity. Since its introduction in 2008, the collection has focused on offering reliable, solution-driven plants with outstanding color, form, and durability, so you can garden with confidence and enjoy lasting results.

Why Fast-Growing-Trees.com is Better

Grown, nurtured, and shipped with the utmost care, your Colorama™ Scarlet Crape Myrtle Tree is expertly-cultivated and tailored for the best possible growth in your garden. Basically, you get all of the benefits of its color and fast growth without putting in any of the work.

Plus, this variety is nearly impossible to find at your local nursery or garden center.

Amazing color and full, flourishing growth await...and will be delivered directly to your door.

Deep scarlet blooms and eye-catching green foliage are just a click away – order your Colorama™ Scarlet Crape Myrtle Tree before it's gone!

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Product Details

Mature Height:15-20 ft.
Mature Width:8-12 ft.
Sunlight:Full Sun
Bloom Season(s):Summer Blooming, Fall Blooming
Growth Rate:Fast Growing
Botanical Name:Lagerstroemia x 'JM1' PPAF
Does Not Ship To:AK, AZ, HI, OR
Grows Well In Zones:6-10 outdoors
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Growing Zones: 6-10 outdoors

(hardy down to 0℉)

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cynthia g.
6/13/2026
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Really nice size very healthy

Really nice size very healthy and seems to be doing great

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anna r.
6/10/2026
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Wonderfully healthy plants that arrived intact and on time

Perfect offer, decent price and easy rooting.

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Kathy W.
6/9/2026
Verified Buyer

Scarlet Crepe Myrtle

Ordering was easy. Delivery was within reason. The plant was in great shape and is thriving in my courtyard. I love it. I can’t wait to see it bloom.

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Graham M.
6/7/2026
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Fast growing.

Already cleared a 6 foot fence! Lots of new leaf blooms. Seems healthy.

Fast Growing Trees Plant ExpertAlready over the fence and full of new growth is just fantastic, Graham! Colorama Scarlet Crape Myrtles are such vigorous growers and yours sounds like it's really hit its stride. Those scarlet blooms are going to be absolutely stunning when they arrive!
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Kathy D.
5/31/2026
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It has not bloomed, but

It has not bloomed, but perhaps next year. I love the red.

Fast Growing Trees Plant ExpertWe’re so glad you love the red, Kathy! No blooms yet is completely normal for a young Crape Myrtle settling into its new home. Young trees focus on establishing roots and growth before putting on a full flower show. Give it time and those gorgeous scarlet blooms are going to be absolutely stunning. We can’t wait to hear about them!
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