Plant Quick Guide

Growing Zones:

6-9.

Mature Height:

12-18 ft

Mature Width:

8-10 ft

Sunlight:

Full (6-8 hours)

Spacing:

8-10 ft

Growth Rate:

Moderate

Flower Color:

Red

Does Not Ship To:

AK, AZ, CA, HI, PR

Crape Myrtle - Garden Debut® Thunderstruck™ Ruby

Lagerstroemia x 'JM7' PP34092
USDA Hardiness Zones: 6-9.
$34.95
SKU: CRMRUB01G
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The Thunderstruck® Ruby™ Crape Myrtle is a striking tree that boasts deep red blooms set against rich, dark foliage, creating a dazzling contrast in any landscape. This vibrant crape myrtle blooms profusely from midsummer to fall, offering long-lasting seasonal color. With an upright, vase-shaped growth habit, Ruby™ reaches a mature height of 12–18 feet and a spread of 8–12 feet, making it an excellent choice for specimen planting, hedges, or lining pathways. Its exceptional disease resistance and low-maintenance care make it a standout addition to any garden.

Unique Features:

  • Brilliant Red Blooms: Deep red flowers provide a bold pop of color all summer and into fall.
  • Dark, Dramatic Foliage: The deep green to blackish leaves enhance the contrast with the vivid blooms.
  • Upright, Vase-Shaped Growth: Ideal for creating structure and height in landscapes.
  • Disease Resistance: Naturally resistant to powdery mildew and leaf spot for healthier, worry-free growth.

Mature Size:

  • Height: 12–18 feet
  • Spread: 8–12 feet

USDA Hardiness Zones:

  • Zones 6–9

Care Instructions:

  • Light: Requires full sun for optimal blooming and healthy growth.
  • Soil: Prefers well-drained, slightly acidic to neutral soil.
  • Water: Water regularly during the first growing season; drought-tolerant once established.
  • Pruning: Prune in late winter or early spring to maintain shape and encourage new growth.
  • Fertilizer: Apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring to promote strong blooms and foliage.
  • Pests/Disease: Resistant to common crape myrtle diseases like powdery mildew and leaf spot.
  • Spacing: Space trees 8–12 feet apart to allow for proper air circulation and growth.

The Thunderstruck® Ruby™ Crape Myrtle is a bold and beautiful addition to any landscape, offering vibrant color, resilient growth, and easy maintenance. Whether used as a focal point or in mass plantings, this stunning crape myrtle will bring dynamic beauty to your outdoor space.

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. Fertilize once per year as new growth emerges.

About Black Diamond®

Black Diamonds are a revolutionary new series of crape myrtles that provide unique beauty to your landscape. Flawless black foliage emerges in early spring followed by masses of brilliant jewel-toned blooms that last until the first frost. Black Diamonds are perfect for landscapes of all sizes because they have a naturally compact habit, reaching a maximum height of 10-12 ft. and width of 8 ft. Style wise, Black Diamonds make attractive flowering hedges or beautiful trees to line your driveway or fence, they also perfect planted in decorative pots to place on your deck, porch or balcony.
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