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Radiant Red™
Radiant Red™
Patent #: PP 33,726
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® Crape Myrtles have set the standard for effortless beauty. RADIANT RED™ is the latest debut in this drought and heat tolerant collection. A naturally vigorous growing habit with large, flawless black foliage and profuse red flowers are the signature characteristics of this resilient gem. Ideal for growing as a breathtaking flowering hedge, show-stopping focal point and/or sensational container gardens. Black Diamonds® make a lasting impression wherever they are planted.
Past Performances
These previously shown stars are no longer being grown at our facility