Lagerstroemia Ruffled Red Magic™ (Crape Myrtle)
Ruffled Red Magic Lagerstroemia, Crape Myrtle Ruffled Red Magic™, Crapemyrtle Ruffled Red Magic™, Lagerstroemia 'PIILAG-VII'
Lagerstroemia Ruffled Red Magic™ (Crape Myrtle) is an upright deciduous shrub or small tree with abundant clusters of carnation-like, glowing red flowers at its branch tips in mid to late summer. They emerge amidst the superb lustrous dark green foliage, which turns orange-red in fall. Highly resistant to leaf spot and powdery mildew, it makes a great specimen plant or flowering hedge, thanks to the beauty of its blooms and foliage.
- Grows up to 9-12 ft. tall (270-360 cm) and 7-9 ft. wide (210-270 cm).
- A full sun lover, this plant is easily grown in average, medium moisture, well-drained soils. Drought and heat tolerant. Water regularly until established. To help crape myrtles retain water, mulch with organic matter 2-3 in. deep (5-7 cm).
- Good disease and pest resistance. Crape myrtles are not usually browsed by deer.
- Perfect as a specimen plant or for foundation plantings. Effective as a screen or informal hedge in mild winter areas.
- During the growing season, clip off spent flowers to promote a second, lighter bloom.
- Crape myrtles bloom on new wood and should be pruned in winter or early spring. Remove dead branches any time.
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Requirements
Hardiness | 7
– 9 |
---|---|
Heat Zones | 7
– 9 |
Climate Zones | 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 18, 19, 20, 21, H1, H2 |
Plant Type | Shrubs, Trees |
Plant Family | Lagerstroemia - Crape Myrtles |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest |
Summer (Mid,Late) |
Height | 9' – 12' (270cm – 3.6m) |
Spread | 7' – 9' (210cm – 270cm) |
Spacing | 84" – 108" (210cm – 270cm) |
Water Needs | Average |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy |
Tolerance | Clay Soil, Deer, Drought |
Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Hedges and Screens |
Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Mediterranean Garden |
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While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.
Requirements
Hardiness | 7
– 9 |
---|---|
Heat Zones | 7
– 9 |
Climate Zones | 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 18, 19, 20, 21, H1, H2 |
Plant Type | Shrubs, Trees |
Plant Family | Lagerstroemia - Crape Myrtles |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest |
Summer (Mid,Late) |
Height | 9' – 12' (270cm – 3.6m) |
Spread | 7' – 9' (210cm – 270cm) |
Spacing | 84" – 108" (210cm – 270cm) |
Water Needs | Average |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy |
Tolerance | Clay Soil, Deer, Drought |
Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Hedges and Screens |
Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Mediterranean Garden |