Red Blooming Plant Combo within Evergreen Foliage Frame

Vivid red blooms from summer to fall are shown off within a frame of slow-growing, drought tolerant evergreen shrubs that look good year-round. Arapaho crape myrtle is a perfectly sized tree for smaller gardens and is the centerpiece of this vignette providing the height and canopy, late summer blooms, fall color and fantastic bark in winter.

Growing Conditions

Zone: 8, 9
Exposure: Afternoon Sun, Full Sun
Water Needs: Low

Design Considerations

Style: Mediterranean, Northwest Eclectic
Features: Drought Tolerant, Fabulous Foliage, Flower Fest, Hot Vibrant Colors, Winter Interest
Focus: Color Theme, Mixed Border
Seasons of Interest: Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter, Year-round Interest, Pleasing Seasonal Changes, Three Seasons of Interest

Care and Maintenance


Maintenance Level: low



Plants In this Combo