Rikki Tikk Rouge Crapemyrtle Ornamental Leaves Introduced in 2020

Introduced in 2020

The flowering plant is great for the middle or back section of a border planting or garden bed

eventually developing the characteristic horizontal branching layers that make mature kousas look like living architecture

then putting on a heavy show in March before the leaves emerge [1]

Cornus kousa

Rikki Tikk Rouge Crapemyrtle Ornamental Leaves Introduced in 2020Rikki Tikki is part of the Rouge series of dwarf crapemrtyle. They are unique due to their compact silver, maroon, deep green foliage and outstanding blooms. These compact crape myrtles are a very fast growing shrub that fills with gorgeous clusters of dark pink blooms from July to September, and both beautiful, hearty, and very drought resistant once established. The dark green leaves provide a perfect backdrop for the blooms and a beautiful contrast