Crape Myrtle, FIRST EDITIONS ‘Ruffled Red Magic’ (2 Gallon and 5 Gallon)

Description

First Editions ‘Ruffled Red Magic’ Crape Myrtle

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!

Botanical Name: Lagerstroemia ‘PIILAG-VII’ PP27,303

USDA Zones: 7-9

Bloom Color: Radiant Red

Bloom Season: Summer and Autumn

Foliage: Deciduous – foliage loss in Winter with new growth each Spring!

Light Needs: Full sun to partial shade

Mature Size: 7-9 ft W x 9-12 ft H

Uses: Containers, landscapes, mass planting and accents