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Crimson Crown™
Crimson Crown™
Botanical Name: Lagerstroemia indica
HARDINESS:
2-5: Annual / 6: Perennial / 7-10: Deciduous Shrub/Small Tree
POT SIZE:
2 Gallon
SIZE:
12' H x 8' W
SPACING:
8’
PRUNE:
Please do not commit crape murder! Selectively prune each branch back just enough to encourage additional branching and shape. Not wanting to grow a tree? You can trim your crape down to 4” every winter to help maintain a shorter height each spring.
PLANT FOOD:
Apply a slow release fertilizer in early spring.
MULCH:
Keep a layer of mulch around the base of the plant year-round to conserve water and reduce weeds.
IDEAS FOR USE:
Flawless black foliage and masses of brilliant jewel-toned blooms from Summer until the first frost.
- Colorful foliage early Spring through Fall
- Beautiful blooms late Spring through Fall
- Drought tolerant
- Low maintenance
- Highly resistant to mildew
- Great for smaller gardens
BLOOM TIME
Beautiful blooms late Spring through Fall / Colorful foliage early Spring through Fall
WATER
Water thoroughly every other day for first month. Drought tolerent once established
LIGHT
Full sun- 6 or more hours of direct sunlight daily
Black Diamond crapes need to be planted in full sun in order for the foliage to stay black. If they do not get full sunlight and are planted in partial shade, their foliage will be more green than black.
Black Diamond® CRIMSON CROWN™ is absolutely a garden statement piece. With look-at-me red blooms and dramatic black foliage, everyone’s eye is drawn to this gem of a flowering shrub. Classified as an intermediate Crape Myrtle, Crimson Red™ grows to be 10-12 feet tall and 8 feet wide, but don’t let that smaller size fool you. The bright red blooms demand attention and ensure all eyes will be on your garden. Despite CRIMSON CROWN™’S sparkle, this is one low-maintenance plant that will deliver long-term beauty.
Past Performances
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