Plant Quick Guide

Growing Zones:

7-9.

Mature Height:

10-12 ft

Mature Width:

6-8 ft

Sunlight:

Full (6-8 hours)

Spacing:

6-8 ft

Growth Rate:

Moderate

Flower Color:

Red

Does Not Ship To:

AK, AZ, CA, HI, PR

Crape Myrtle - First Editions® Ruffled Red Magic

Lagerstroemia indica PP27,303
USDA Hardiness Zones: 7-9.
 
$99.00 $115.95
SKU: CRMRUF07G
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Description

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™ re-blooms 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. At maturity it can reach a height of 12 feet and a width of 8 feet.

USDA ZONES: Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9
MORE INFORMATION: Crape Myrtle Growing Guide

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How to Plant
STEP 1) First, decide on a planting location. Consider carefully what kind of sun, soil, and growing-space your tree or shrub will need.
STEP 2) Once you've located the perfect spot, the hole you are digging must be at least double the width and as deep as the root system you are planting.
STEP 3) Remove the plant from the pot and place the root ball in the hole. The top of the root system should be level with the ground. Before placing the tree or shrub in the hole, use your hands to gently break up the root system.
STEP 4) Once the plant is in place, backfill the hole with native soil and any leftover potting material.
STEP 5) Pack down the soil to eliminate any air pockets.
STEP 6) When finished, water thoroughly.
Care Guide

To help crape myrtles retain water, mulch with organic matter 2-3 inches deep, making sure to keep mulch a few inches away from the trunk. Water regularly until established. Remove dead branches any time and prune weak branches back in the spring in order to encourage a strong and productive tree.

About First Editions™

The Magic Series from First Editions is a selection of intermediate size crape myrtles that is highly resistant to disease, delivering shining healthy foliage and blooms all summer long. Magic crape myrtles also hold their leaves and blooms into fall, making them a great alternative to purpleleaf plums, which are usually defoliated by August.

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Customer Reviews

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Darryl
this one was less than what you pay for!

I ordered 2 of this variety ,one was DOA and the other was in bad shape
Will see if it pulls out.not too hopeful looks pretty SAD

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Chris
Great beginner

This is a great crepe myrtle for beginners. It’s disease resistant to leaf spot and powdery mildew which can be a problem especially in the Humid summer Of the south. Mine took a year to establish before taking off and blooming. This tree is beautiful from spring until fall. Their carnation like dark/light red blooms are stunning and they have reddish orange colored leaves in the fall which I find attractive as well! Fertilize in spring and water twice a week or more during hot dry days. Overall they’re a great addition to your garden/landscape and are beautiful flowering trees.