Center Stage® Pink Crapemyrtle

Center Stage® Pink is an upright crapemyrtle with bright pink flower clusters above dark burgundy-purple foliage. It reaches about 6–12 feet tall and 8 feet wide, with summer bloom and a USDA hardiness range of 6–10. [Proven Winners’ plant profile](https://www.provenwinners.com/plants/lagerstroemia/center-stage-pink-crapemyrtle-lagerstroemia-indica) ## Garden use Use this tall selection where its dark leaves and vivid flowers can stand out in a sunny foundation planting, border, or large container. Leave room for its mature height and broad spread rather than relying on repeated hard pruning. ## Siting and water Plant in full sun for the best flowering and color. Average watering is suitable once established; avoid overwatering and provide soil that drains well. The named selection SMNLIG is protected by U.S. plant patent PP33291, issued July 27, 2021. [Patent record](https://patents.justia.com/patent/PP33291) ## Maintenance The plant usually needs little pruning when planted with room to mature. Remove damaged growth as needed and avoid topping the branches. [UF/IFAS pruning guidance](https://ask.ifas.ufl.edu/publication/ep399).