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Miss Francis Crape Myrtle with striking red blooms and dark green leaves in a landscaped garden.
Miss Francis Crape Myrtle with dark red leaves against a beige background.
Miss Francis Crape Myrtle with vibrant red blooms and lush green foliage in a garden setting.
Vibrant red blooms of Miss Francis Crape Myrtle in garden.

Miss Francis Crape Myrtle: Fast-Growing Elegance and Striking Red Blooms

$45.99 
SKU: MEDI-FRN-06

The Miss Francis Crape Myrtle is renowned as the fastest-growing red crape myrtle available, making it a standout choice for any landscape. Maturing to over 20ft tall and 12ft+ wide with an upright growth pattern, the Miss Francis Crape Myrtle features giant 1-2ft flower clusters that form on each upright branch from early summer through fall. The large dark green leaves provide a stunning contrast, making the vibrant red blooms even more eye-catching.

The Miss Francis Crape Myrtle's displays light beige and tan bark adding visual interest year-round. Its large, upright branches gracefully weep over with the weight of the extra-large flower clusters, creating a dramatic and elegant appearance. The fall foliage of the Miss Francis Crape Myrtle transforms into a stunning display of red, purple, yellow, and orange, adding even more beauty to your garden. Extremely hardy, this variety is perfect for those seeking a true, dark red, fast-growing crape myrtle.

  • Mature size: Grows to be 20ft+ tall and 12ft+ wide
  • Plant and Pot Size When Shipped: Plants ship 2-4ft tall, well-rooted in 1.15-quart pots with soil. We do not sell bare root plants
  • USDA Growing Zone: Suitable for growing in zones 7-10
  • UsesShade tree, line your driveway or property line, large landscape focal point or large privacy hedge, large borders, amazing specimen tree
  • Drought-resistant: Can tolerate dry conditions once established
  • Non-invasive roots: Won't damage nearby structures or plants
  • Growth Rate: Fast
  • Moderate watering: Requires regular watering when becoming established, very drought resistant when established
  • All soil types: Can thrive in a variety of soil types
  • Full sun: Requires full sunlight (6hrs+), to produce the best blooms
  • Bloom Season: Early summer through fall
  • Flower Color: Dark red
  • Fall Foliage: Shades of red, orange, and yellow
  • Exfoliating Bark Color: Light beige and tan
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The Miss Francis Crape Myrtle is a perfect addition to any garden or landscape, offering unmatched beauty and vibrant color. Its dense and rich flower clusters make it ideal for creating stunning hedges or serving as eye-catching specimen trees. Order your Miss Francis Crape Myrtle today and enjoy the brightest blooms available from Southern Charm Crape Myrtles, LLC.