Want a classic look? You can’t go wrong with Black Diamond Best Red. Like a garnet necklace paired with a little black dress or bold bright red lipstick, Best Red is the perfect summer garden accessory. Striking ebony foliage and vivid crimson blooms add instant drama with just the right amount of class to the garden. And with a maximum size of 10-12 feet tall and 8 feet wide, Best Red won’t take over the entire landscape. Black Diamond Best Red is perfect as a statement piece for petite landscapes or for mass planting on larger properties. masses of brilliant jewel-toned blooms from Summer until the first frost.
Best Red Black Diamond Crape Myrtles are a revolutionary series with stunning near-black foliage crowned with masses of vivacious red blooms. Low-maintenance and drought tolerant, Best Red Black Diamonds bring beauty to every garden.
USDA zones 7-11
Mature size 96″ W x 144″ H
Deciduous – Foliage loss in winter and new growth in early spring
Full sun to partial shade; Blooms summer through first frost
Used in containers, landscapes, and as accents
Recommended spacing 80-96 inches
Botanical Name: Best Red™ Black Diamond® Crapemyrtle
Ships Dormant winter through early spring
Plants are trimmed at times when shipped to promote plant health
Average shipping height – 2.25g 20-24 inches, 7g 30-34 inches
Not guaranteed to be in bloom upon arrival
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Plum Magic is a semi-dwarf form of crape myrtle, blooming in early summer with fuchsia-pink flowers. It forms a rounded shrub, with a dense, full shape. The foliage emerges plum-purple in color and eventually matures to rich dark green, nicely setting off the bright flowers. It will bloom again in late summer if the first flush of flowers are deadheaded. It has excellent resistance to leaf spot and powdery mildew and is perfect to add a shot of summer color in a foundation planting or as an informal hedge.
USDA zones 7-9
Mature size 96-120″ W x 144-168″ H
Full sun to partial shade
Deciduous – Foliage loss in winter and new growth in spring
Used in landscapes, and as accents
Recommended spacing 96 inches
Botanical Name – PLUM MAGIC CRAPEMYRTLE LAGERSTROEMIA ‘PLUM MAGIC’ PP23,518
Low maintenance
Ships dormant winter through early spring
Plants are trimmed at times when shipped to promote plant health
Average shipping height – 2g 18-20 inches 7g 26-32 inches
Not guaranteed to be in bloom upon arrival
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Talk about red AND bright! This new crape myrtle has colorful masses of scarlet-red flowers that come to life on gorgeous deep green foliage from summer through fall. The habit is upright with dense branching. It is also resistant to Cercospora leaf spot and powdery mildew, which is quite a breeding accomplishment in red crapes. Excellent in landscapes and as accents.
USDA zones 6a-10b
Mature size 15-20 feet high x 8-12 feet wide
Deciduous – Foliage loss in winter and new growth in early spring
Talk about red AND ruffled! This new crape myrtle has distinctly different, carnation-like, glowing red flowers that show beautifully against the lustrous dark green foliage. Foliage turns orange-red in fall. The habit is upright, but compact, with dense branching. Like the others in the Magic series, Ruffled Red reblooms in late summer if the first flush of flowers is deadheaded. It is also resistant to Cercospora leaf spot and powdery mildew, which is quite a breeding accomplishment in red crapes. Perfect for containers, landscapes, and as accents!
USDA zones 7-9
Mature size 9-12 feet high x 7-9 feet wide
Deciduous – Foliage loss in winter and new growth in early spring
A cut above! The Center Stage Coral has earlier blooms, richer intense reddish-black foliage, and is less prone to mildew. You’ll love the ruffled, fully saturated coral flowers and healthy, rapid growth too!
Top reasons to grow Center Stage™ Coral crape myrtle in your garden:
– Intense, dark burgundy-black foliage.
– Bright coral flowers with cheery yellow stamens.
– Vigorously growing and freely flowering – just sit back and enjoy.
USDA zones 6-10
Mature size 96 inches W x 72-144 inches H
Full sun to partial shade
Deciduous – Foliage loss in winter and new growth in spring
Used in containers, landscapes, and as accents
Recommended spacing 96 inches
Botanical Name – Center Stage™ CoralCrape myrtle Lagerstroemia indica
Low maintenance
Ships dormant winter through early spring
Plants are trimmed at times when shipped to promote plant health
Average shipping height – 2 Gallon 12-18 inches
Not guaranteed to be in bloom upon arrival
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Do you live for the drama? Looking for a plant that commands the spotlight but is still easy to grow? Center Stage Red crape myrtle is just the plant to fill the role! With its deep black foliage and glowing red flowers, it truly will command center stage in your landscape. This variety is vigorous and resists the diseases that often plague the species, so you’ll enjoy clean, glossy foliage all season long. It naturally grows with a narrow, space-saving habit that eliminates the need to prune and opens up a range of landscaping possibilities.
Top reasons to grow Center Stage Red crape myrtle:
– Nearly black foliage with excellent disease resistance.
– Cheerful cherry-colored flowers all summer.
– Colorful foliage and flowers keeps it interesting from spring through fall.
USDA zones 6-10
Mature size 96 inches W x 72-144 inches H
Full sun to partial shade
Deciduous – Foliage loss in winter and new growth in spring
Used in containers, landscapes, and as accents
Recommended spacing 96 inches
Botanical Name – Center Stage® RedCrape myrtle Lagerstroemia indica
Low maintenance
Ships dormant winter through early spring
Plants are trimmed at times when shipped to promote plant health
Average shipping height – 12-18 inches
Not guaranteed to be in bloom upon arrival
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Gardening just got a lot more interesting! Center Stage Pink crape myrtle brings the drama with its brilliantly colored hot pink flowers and intense reddish-black foliage. Thanks to its great mildew resistance and vigorous habit, you’ll spend a lot more time enjoying and do a lot less worrying.
Top reasons to grow Center Stage Coral crape myrtle in your garden:
– Earlier bloom time than conventional varieties.
– Peppy pink flowers with cheery yellow stamens.
– Vigorously growing and freely flowering – just sit back and enjoy.
USDA zones 6-10
Mature size 96 inches W x 72-144 inches H
Full sun to partial shade
Deciduous – Foliage loss in winter and new growth in spring
Used in containers, landscapes, and as accents
Recommended spacing 96 inches
Botanical Name – Center Stage™ Pink Crape myrtle Lagerstroemia indica
Low maintenance
Ships dormant winter through early spring
Plants are trimmed at times when shipped to promote plant health
Average shipping height – 2 Gallon 12-18 inches
Not guaranteed to be in bloom upon arrival
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Lunar Magic Crape Myrtle combines beautiful, rich, purple-black foliage with loads of solid white flower clusters on red stems. This prolific bloomer starts flowering in June and can be deadheaded to rebloom through fall. Lunar Magic has a beautiful upright oval shape, is disease resistant, and serves as a fantastic focal point or large hedge in the landscape.
USDA zones 7-9
Mature size 5-7 feet W x 7-9 feet H
Full sun to partial shade
Deciduous – Foliage loss in winter and new growth in spring
Used in containers, landscapes, and as accents
Recommended spacing 48 inches
Botanical Name – LUNAR MAGIC® CRAPEMYRTLE, LAGERSTROEMIA ‘BAILLAGONE’ PP30,360
Low maintenance
Ships dormant winter through early spring
Plants are trimmed at times when shipped to promote plant health
Shadow Magic Crape Myrtle a standout in any warm-climate landscape. The combination of prolific dark rosy blooms and dark purple leaves are sure to make a statement. The dark purple leaves on Shadow Magic are incredibly disease resistant, especially to powdery mildew, so you can count of the glossy dark leaves remaining brilliant spring through fall. This crape myrtle matures to 7 to 9 feet tall and 5 to 7 feet wide, creating a beautiful upright shrub or small tree. Perfect for containers, landscapes, and as accents!
USDA zones 7-9
Mature size 5-7 feet W x 7-9 feet H
Full sun to partial shade
Deciduous – Foliage loss in winter and new growth in spring
Used in containers, landscapes, and as accents
Recommended spacing 48 inches
Botanical Name – SHADOW MAGIC™ CRAPEMYRTLE, LAGERSTROEMIA ‘BAILLLAGTWO’ PPAF
Low maintenance
Ships dormant winter through early spring
Plants are trimmed at times when shipped to promote plant health
The Natchez Crape Myrtle characterized by its pristine white blossoms that gracefully blanket the plant during the summer months are reminiscent of Southern charm. The Natchez Crape Myrtle showcases a graceful, upright growth habit, ultimately reaching a mature height of 20 to 30 feet with a spread of 15 to 20 feet, making it an ideal choice for a show-stopping standalone specimen or as part of a picturesque hedge.
Whether used to frame an entrance, grace a garden bed, or as a stunning backdrop, the Natchez Crape Myrtle adds a touch of Southern elegance to any outdoor space.
During the spring and summer, the leaves are a bright green, providing a fresh and vibrant backdrop for the tree’s stunning white blooms.
As the seasons shift to autumn, the foliage of the Natchez Crape Myrtle takes on a brilliant show of colors. The leaves typically change to a rich orange-red or sometimes a reddish-brown, adding a warm and inviting hue to the landscape. This seasonal transition in foliage color is one of the reasons why the Natchez Crape Myrtle is highly valued in gardens and landscapes, as it provides year-round visual interest.
USDA zones 7-9
Mature size 20-30 feet H x 15-20 feet W
Full sun to partial shade
Deciduous – Foliage loss in winter and new growth in spring
Used in containers, landscapes, and as accents
Recommended spacing 20 feet
Low maintenance
Not guaranteed to be in bloom upon arrival
Ships dormant (no foliage) winter through early spring
Plants are trimmed at times when shipped to promote plant health
The Sioux Crape Myrtle characterized by its pristine dark pink blossoms that gracefully blanket the plant during the summer months are reminiscent of Southern charm. The Sioux Crape Myrtle showcases a graceful, upright growth habit, ultimately reaching a mature height of 13 to 20 feet with a spread of 8 to 12 feet, making it an ideal choice for a show-stopping standalone specimen or as part of a picturesque hedge.
Whether used to frame an entrance, grace a garden bed, or as a stunning backdrop, the Sioux Crape Myrtle adds a touch of Southern elegance to any outdoor space.
During the spring and summer, the leaves are a dark green, providing a fresh and vibrant backdrop for the tree’s stunning pink blooms.
As the seasons shift to autumn, the foliage of the Sioux Crape Myrtle takes on a brilliant show of colors. The leaves typically change to a rich orange-red or sometimes a reddish-brown, adding a warm and inviting hue to the landscape. This seasonal transition in foliage color is one of the reasons why the Sioux Crape Myrtle is highly valued in gardens and landscapes, as it provides year-round visual interest.
USDA zones 6-10
Mature size 13-20 feet H x 8-12 feet W
Full sun to partial shade
Deciduous – Foliage loss in winter and new growth in spring
Used in containers, landscapes, and as accents
Recommended spacing 13 feet
Low maintenance
Not guaranteed to be in bloom upon arrival
Ships dormant (no foliage) winter through early spring
Plants are trimmed at times when shipped to promote plant health
The Tuscarora Crape Myrtle characterized by its pristine coral-pink blossoms that gracefully blanket the plant during the summer months are reminiscent of Southern charm. The Tuscarora Crape Myrtle showcases a graceful, upright growth habit, ultimately reaching a mature height of 15 to 20 feet with a spread of 10 to 20 feet, making it an ideal choice for a show-stopping standalone specimen or as part of a picturesque hedge.
Whether used to frame an entrance, grace a garden bed, or as a stunning backdrop, the Tuscarora Crape Myrtle adds a touch of Southern elegance to any outdoor space.
During the spring and summer, the leaves are a dark green, providing a fresh and vibrant backdrop for the tree’s stunning coral-pink blooms.
As the seasons shift to autumn, the foliage of the Tuscarora Crape Myrtle takes on a brilliant show of colors. The leaves typically change to a rich orange-red or sometimes a reddish-brown, adding a warm and inviting hue to the landscape. This seasonal transition in foliage color is one of the reasons why the Tuscarora Crape Myrtle is highly valued in gardens and landscapes, as it provides year-round visual interest.
USDA zones 6-9
Mature size 15-20 feet H x 10-20 feet W
Full sun to partial shade
Deciduous – Foliage loss in winter and new growth in spring
Used in containers, landscapes, and as accents
Recommended spacing 15 feet
Low maintenance
Not guaranteed to be in bloom upon arrival
Ships dormant (no foliage) winter through early spring
Plants are trimmed at times when shipped to promote plant health
