Midnight Magic Crape Myrtle is a stunning small tree with rich maroon foliage that can be grown as a shrub or tree. It grows in zones 7-9 and reaches a size of 10-12 feet.
Midnight Magic Crape Myrtle
The Midnight Magic Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia indica 'PIILAG-V' PP 25,295) is a beautiful and versatile shrub or small tree that is known for its dark purple foliage and vibrant pink flowers. It is a popular choice for landscaping because it is relatively easy to care for and has a long blooming season.
Midnight Magic Crape Myrtles can grow up to 4-6 feet tall and wide. They have a rounded, compact habit and are covered in dark purple leaves from spring to fall. In the summer, the shrubs produce large clusters of crinkly, dark pink flowers at their branch tips. The flowers bloom for several weeks and are a popular attraction for pollinators.
Midnight Magic Crape Myrtles prefer full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. They are tolerant of drought once established. Midnight Magic Crape Myrtles can be propagated by cuttings or seeds.
To care for a Midnight Magic Crape Myrtle, water it regularly, especially during the first year after planting. Fertilize the shrub in the spring and fall with a balanced fertilizer. Prune the shrub lightly in the late winter or early spring to remove any dead or diseased branches, and to shape the plant.
Midnight Magic Crape Myrtles are a beautiful and versatile addition to any landscape. They can be used as an accent plant, in foundation plantings, or as hedges and privacy screens. Midnight Magic Crape Myrtles are also a popular choice for container gardening.
Here are some tips for incorporating Midnight Magic Crape Myrtles into your landscape:
- Choose a spot with full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil.
- Space the shrubs 4-6 feet apart, depending on the desired size of your hedge or privacy screen.
- Water the shrubs regularly, especially during the first year after planting.
- Fertilize the shrubs in the spring and fall with a balanced fertilizer.
- Prune the shrubs lightly in the late winter or early spring to remove any dead or diseased branches, and to shape the plant.
Enjoy the beauty and long bloom season of Midnight Magic Crape Myrtles!
Note: The plant is shipped in its pot, firmly secured with several layers of clear tape, thereby avoiding any shuffling and moving during transit. The plant reaches you with minimal damage- very safe and secure. We have been shipping plants like this for several years (plant are sometimes shipped in smaller pots for safety and ease of shipping). Most plants go dormant in fall and winter and will lose most of their leaves - looking dead and dry - very normal. They will flush out in spring.
We cannot send ship some plants and some sizes to California due to restrictions placed by department of agriculture.
