Crape Myrtle: Ruffled Red Magic
Lagerstroemia indica 'PIILAG-VII’, also known as a Crape Myrtle Ruffled Red Magic, is a deciduous tree or shrub hybrid, prized for its vivid fuchsia pink blooms. The common name refers to the crepe-papery inflorescences and the myrtle-like features of the bark and foliage. In the Southeast, Crape Myrtles can grow into large trees, whereas it will die-back and maintain a smaller shrub form in cooler climates. Crape Myrtles are tough and hardy, needing summer heat to bloom. In the fall, the leaves on this particular variety will turn from deep maroon to vivd red before falling. Crape Myrtles grow at a medium rate, and has a moderate to long life span. Crape Myrtles are valued mainly for its long period of striking summer flowers. The attractive, exfoliating bark peels away to expose a trunk which ranges in color from shades of brown to gray.
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Available in 3 GalThis tree requires full sun (6+ hours) for optimal blooming and growth.
Water every 2-3 days for the first few months while the tree is establishing. Once established, water roughly 1 inch a week during the absence of rain. This tree is drought tolerant once established, but prefers regular waterings.
If pruning is needed, it is best to do it by late summer to enable the new growth on which next year's blossoms appear to establish itself before winter. For the task we recommend Bond Drop Forged Pruners.
Your plant needs food too! We suggest Espoma Holly Tone.
Proper nutrition is important to the health of your plant and its longevity. To ensure your plant is getting the appropriate nutrition, use a fertilizer labelled for this plant type and apply according to the label.
