Bring vibrant summer color to your garden with the Ruffled Red Magic™ Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia ‘PIILAG-VII’).
This stunning variety features deep red, ruffled blooms that create a spectacular display from mid-summer through fall. Its dark glossy foliage turns orange-red in autumn, adding year-round appeal. Perfect as a focal point, hedge, or container planting, this compact and disease-resistant crape myrtle thrives in full sun.
✨ Key Features:
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🌺 Ruffled, glowing red flower clusters
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🌿 Glossy dark green leaves with orange-red fall color
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🦠 Highly resistant to powdery mildew & leaf spot
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🌞 Loves full sun — ideal for Zones 7-9
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🪴 Compact upright habit (9–12 ft tall × 7–9 ft wide)
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♻️ Reblooming variety — extended flowering season
🪴 Growing Tips:
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Plant in full sun with well-drained soil.
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Water regularly during the first year.
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Deadhead after flowering to encourage re-bloom.
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Low maintenance and drought tolerant once established.
Product Details:
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Botanical Name: Lagerstroemia ‘PIILAG-VII’
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Common Name: Ruffled Red Magic™ Crape Myrtle
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Mature Size: 9–12 ft tall × 7–9 ft wide
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Light: Full Sun
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Hardiness Zones: 7–9
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Growth Habit: Upright, compact
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Type: Deciduous flowering shrub/tree
