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Black Diamond® Radiant Red Crape Myrtle Care
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Sunlight Crapes are full sun lovers, so plant in an area with well-drained soil and 6 to 8 hours of sunlight daily.
Watering Though they are drought tolerant once established, you may have to water young trees more often, especially in the summer heat.
Fertilizing Will greatly benefit from a light application of a complete, balanced, slow-release fertilizer formula in the early spring and summer seasons.
Show-Stopping Red Blooms on a Compact Form
Why Black Diamond® Radiant Red Crape Myrtles?
The Radiant Red Crape Myrtle is well-named, with vivid blooms that are hard to miss in any landscape. Effortless and elegant, this adaptable shrub is well-suited for gracing entryways, lining sidewalks, or delivering vibrancy as a flower bed focal point.
Crimson blossoms sweep across the Crape's large black foliage like gemstones. This Black Diamond Crape Myrtle is equal parts vigorous and sophisticated, delivering unmatched color while thriving in tough conditions like drought and heat.
Vibrant red blooms welcome early summer and last until fall's first frost. Whether it's kept in a container or placed along pathways in your garden, the Radiant Red shines.
Why FastGrowingTrees.com is Better
Local garden centers and big-box retailers rarely stock this unique variety, and if they do, the plants offered are typically bare-root.
But when you order from Fast Growing Trees, you get a Black Diamond Crape Myrtle that's grown and nurtured with meticulous care, ready to thrive in your landscape and burst with virtually carefree color.
Fill your garden with the eye-catching red blooms that are second to none. Order your Black Diamond Radiant Red Crape Myrtle today - before it's gone!
Planting & Care
1. Planting: Crapes are full sun lovers, so plant in an area with well-drained soil and 6 to 8 hours of sunlight daily.
After you have found your planting area, dig your hole twice as wide as the root ball and just as deep. Comb your hands over the root ball to free up the roots a bit before planting. Place your tree in the hole and make sure that the root crown (where the root ball meets the trunk of the tree) is level with the soil surface. Backfill the hole and water to settle the tree's roots. Finally, mulch the area around the tree to conserve moisture.
2. Watering: Though they are drought tolerant once established, these Crape Myrtles may have to be watered more often, especially in the summer heat. If you're not sure when to water, however, simply check the surrounding 3 inches of soil for dryness and water when this area is dry.
3. Fertilizing: Your Crape will greatly benefit from a light application of a complete, balanced, slow-release fertilizer formula in the early spring and summer seasons.
4. Pruning: Remove any damaged or crossing branches during the late winter, as well as any suckers, or low-growing branches.
Questions & Answers
Why Black Diamond® Radiant Red Crape Myrtles?
The Radiant Red Crape Myrtle is well-named, as its vivid blooms are hard to miss in any landscape. Effortless and elegant, this adaptable shrub is well-suited for gracing entryways, lining sidewalks, or delivering vibrancy as a flower bed focal point.
Crimson blossoms sweep across the Crape's large black foliage like gemstones. This Black Diamond Crape Myrtle is equal parts vigorous and sophisticated, delivering unmatched color while thriving in tough conditions like drought and heat.
Vibrant red blooms welcome early summer and last until fall's first frost. Whether it's kept in a container or placed along pathways in your garden, the Radiant Red shines.
Who is Fast Growing Trees?
We are the largest mail-order nursery in the country, shipping bigger and better trees directly to your door.
And you won’t find a healthier, better developed Black Diamond®...if you can even find one at all. Local garden centers and big-box retailers rarely stock these unique varieties, and the trees they offer are typically bare-root.
In fact, when you buy our larger sizes, you can get the amazingly vibrant color even sooner.
When Does the Black Diamond® Crape Myrtle Bloom?
Considered by many enthusiasts to be the most awesome contrasting combination of flowers and leaves on the market, the Black Diamond® delivers a show of vibrant color from summer through the fall.
Shipping Details
Estimated Shipping Time: Most orders ship immediately. As noted on the website, some items are seasonal, and may only ship in spring or fall. Once your order is shipped, you'll receive an email with a tracking number.
| Amount of Order | Shipping Charge |
|---|---|
| Less than $129 | $19.95 |
| $129 + | FREE SHIPPING! |
Product Details
| Mature Height: | 12 ft. |
| Mature Width: | 8 ft. |
| Sunlight: | Full Sun |
| Growth Rate: | Moderate |
| Botanical Name: | Lagerstroemia hybrid 'PPAF' |
| Does Not Ship To: | AZ, OR |
| Grows Well In Zones: | 6-10 outdoors |
| Your Growing Zone: | # |
Growing Zones: 6-10 outdoors
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United StatesRadiant Red Crape Myrtle
Came packaged solidly and in very good health. It's been in the ground 2 weeks and everything seems ok so far. Looking forward to enjoying this plant for years to come. Have had many other Black Diamond plants in the past with great success.
United StatesBlack diamond crepe
The tre/bush came and was in very good condition. Waiting for spring to see the color.
United Statesunexpected beauty
happier than you'll ever understand. they are going to be so great looking next to the white ones, both are black diamond crape myrtles; we'd never heard of. both sets 4 in all arrived in great timing and shape. both are already blooming and putting off lots of new growth. we are delighted with FastGrowingTrees.com for all the trees we've bought since 2016 when we found yawl.
United StatesLovely Myrtle
The tree came in very healthy. I cannot wait to watch it grow.
United StatesRadiant Red
I just received the crepe Myrtle and planted it in my yard. It looked great when I got it and I'm looking forward to when it blooms.