red and black seed plant Crape Myrtle Black Diamond® Radiant Red™ - 2 Gallon

red and black seed plant Crape Myrtle Black Diamond® Radiant Red™ - 2 GallonRadiant Red Patent #: PP 33,726 Botanical Name: Lagerstroemia indica Hardiness: Zone 6 10 Size: 12' H x 8' W Spacing: 8' Growth Habit: Upright, columnar tree habit Light: Full Sun Water: Keep soil moist until established Prune: Please do not commit crape murder! Selectively prune each branch back just enough to encourage additional branching and shape. Not wanting to grow a tree? You can trim your crape down to 4" every winter to help maintain a

Radiant Red™ 

Patent #: PP 33,726

Botanical Name: Lagerstroemia indica

Hardiness: Zone 6-10

Size: 12' H x 8' W 

Spacing: 8'

Growth Habit: Upright, columnar tree habit

Light: Full Sun

Water: Keep soil moist until established

Prune: Please do not commit crape murder! Selectively prune each branch back just enough to encourage additional branching and shape. Not wanting to grow a tree? You can trim your crape down to 4" every winter to help maintain a shorter height each spring.

Plant Food: Apply slow release once per year in early spring

Mulch: Keep a layer of mulch around the base of the plant year-round to conserve water and reduce weeds

Ideas for Use: Flawless black foliage and masses of brilliant jewel-toned blooms from summer til the first frost. Drought tolerant, low maintenance, highly resistant to mildew.

*Note- Black Diamond® Crapes need to be planted in full sun in order for the foliage to stay black. If they do not get full sunlight and are planted in partial shade, their foliage will be more green than black.*