Crimson Crown™ Black Diamond® Crape Myrtle - 2 Gallon

Black Diamond® Crape myrtles are a revolutionary series with stunning near-black foliage crowned with masses of vivacious blooms. Low-maintenance and drought tolerant, Black Diamonds bring beauty to every garden.

Ideas for Use: Attractive flowering hedges or beautiful trees to line your driveway or fence, Black Diamonds are also perfect planted in decorative pots to place on your deck, porch or balcony.

Disclaimer: When you first unpack your Black Diamond; the blooms may start out white - to pink for the first couple of weeks. This is due to being in a dark box away from the sunlight this plant craves. You may trim or wait for the red blooms to appear.

Hardiness Zone: 

Zone 2-5: Landscape annual or patio containers

Zone 6: Perennial performance with mulch in fall

Zones 7-11: Flowering tree or shrub

Bloom time: early summer 'til first frost

Light: full sun

Water: keep soil moist until established (usually 1 growing season), mature plants are drought tolerant

Size: 12 ft. H x 8 ft. W

Prune: To shape in late winter or early spring

Fertilize: Slow release granular recommended