Black Diamond Best Red Crape Myrtle
$36.99 – $94.99
Black Diamond Best Red Crape Myrtle is a stunning plant with near-black foliage with bright red blooms. It is perfect as a statement piece for petite landscapes or for more mass plantings on larger properties. Vivid crimson blooms add instant drama with just the right amount of class to the garden.
- USDA zones 6-10
- 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
• Water before planting
• Plant in Full Sun
• Dig hole 3X the width of pot
• Back-fill and plant 1″-2″ above soil level
• Water and add more soil if needed
• Mulch plants
• Fertilize in early spring
Brian –
These have elevated my back yard so well. Impressed by the packaging, as I was worried about sipping a plant of this size but they took great care to get it here safely and healthy. The dark leaf color is showstopping
Peter S. –
Ordered 6 and they are doing really well. Great experience!