Midnight Magic™ Crape Myrtle
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Quick Facts
- Blooms in July and last through September
- Resistant to mildew
- Easy to grow
Details
Patent: PP25925
Weight: 15 lbs
Container Size: 3 gallon
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About This Plant
Type
Shrubs
Leaf Color
Purple
Flowering
Flowering
Mature Height
Up to 72 inches
Mature Width
Up to 70 inches
Landscape Uses
Flowering, Foundation, Patio & Containers, Firescaping
Features
Attractive Foliage and flowers
Grower/Brand
First Edition
Seasonality
Leaf Lifespan
Deciduous
Fall Leaf Color
Purple
Leaf Time of Year
Spring Summer, Fall
Life Cycle
Perennial
Bloom Time
Summer, Fall
Bloom Color
Pink
Plant Care Tips
Planting Instructions
If soil in container is dry, water plants prior to planting. Dig a hole at least twice the diameter of the root ball and 1.5 times deeper. Mix fertilizer or compost into the soil and return a few inches of soil mixture to the planting hole. Remove the plant from the container and gently tease out the roots on the surface of the root ball. Plant with the top of the root ball at ground level. Back-fill around the root ball with the rest of the soil mixture, gently firming it in as you go, and build a short berm of soil around the plant to create a watering basin. Water the plant thoroughly to settle the soil around the roots. Keep new plants well-watered the first summer, checking for water needs daily or every other day. Covering the root ball and area around the plant with 1-3 inches of mulch will help keep roots cool and conserve moisture. Keep mulch from touching tree trunks and plant stems.General Care Description
Prune in winter to control shape and size.
Effort of Care
Low
Soil Type
Average, Well-drained
Growth Rate
Moderate
Light Needs
Best flowering in Full Sun, can tolerate times of Partial Sun.
Water Needs
Once mature, your Myrtle will be relatively drought-resistant. However, younger trees will require their soil to be at least damp at all times for best maturation.
Disease and Pests
Powdery mildew is common, but this Myrtle is generally resistant to pests and diseases more common it its relatives. With regular inspection, most diseases and pests should be easy to spot and remidy.
USDA Hardiness Zone
6
