Plant Center Stage® Red Crapemyrtle in full sun for optimal flowering. Space plants 6-10 feet apart to allow for growth. Water regularly during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Once established, it is drought-tolerant. Fertilize in early spring with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer. Prune in late winter to shape and remove any dead or crossing branches. Protect from extreme cold in USDA zones below 7.