Lagerstroemia 'Red Hot' ~ Black Diamond® Red Hot™ Crape Myrtle Size:3 GALLON while the seed is produced

while the seed is produced in 90 days if flowers are not pinched back

lacy foliage

Thick vertical flower spikes packed with tiny lavender blue flowers top the foliage in summer

but do not fertilize in fall- it will encourage tender growth

Lagerstroemia 'Red Hot' ~ Black Diamond® Red Hot™ Crape Myrtle Size:3 GALLON while the seed is producedRed Hot Crape Myrtle is a compact tree with an upright habit and intense inky black foliage that holds its color in summer. Large contrasting panicles that open white and rapidly become rich red bloom throughout summer until frost. Prefers full sun and moist, well drained soil. Red Hot is drought tolerant and has high mildew resistance. Type: Tree Height: 10' 12' Spread: 6 8' Spacing: 7' USDA Hardiness Zone: 7 9 Culture: Full Sun, Part Sun Bloom