The catalog/Species
Lagerstroemia spp.
Genus-level entry. These cultivars are recorded under Lagerstroemia with no species — typically inter-species hybrids or supplier listings without an extracted species name.
Other species in Lagerstroemia (2)
Cultivars
CENTER STAGE Red
Lagerstroemia 'SMNLCIBF'
Looking for a crapemyrtle that doesn't disappear in the crowd? This is it! The CENTER STAGE ® Red series was developed by Spring Meadow's Megan Mathey with the goal of very disease-resistant black foliage and super stunning flower color. CENTER STAGE ® Red is the first to market, with vivacious cerise-colored blooms in summer. Performing very well in heat trials as well as in our field and gardens here in West Michigan. 2023 Blue Chip designee - Louisiana State University (LSU) AgCenter.
CENTER STAGE Pink
Lagerstroemia 'SMNLIG'
The total package, this is one of the best performers in our University of Florida trials. Center Stage® Pink crapemyrtle bumps up the bloom date, intensifies the rich foliage color, and reduces the mildew. Megan Mathey has sorted through thousands of plants to select only the best, cleanest, most vigorous growing crapes on the market. With its ruffly pink flowers and glossy black foliage, Center Stage® Pink Lagerstroemia indica creates a striking show in the landscape as a specimen, hedging plant, or foundation plant. This stunning shrub also offers fall interest, deer resistance, and heat tolerance.
CENTER STAGE Coral
Lagerstroemia 'SMNLIJ'
A lovely coral crapemyrtle for the Center Stage series. Trialed and tested at the University of Florida, the breeding goal of the Center Stage crapemyrtles is to bump up the bloom date, intensify the foliage color, and reduce the mildew. Megan Mathey has done all that and more, delivering a vigorous growing, coral-flowered beauty to round out this top-flight series. Center Stage® Coral Lagerstroemia indica sports ruffled bright coral flowers that contrast beautifully with its glossy, deep purple-black foliage. A striking choice for a specimen, hedging plant, or foundation plant, Center Stage® Coral crapemyrtle brings a touch of drama to the landscape.