Black Diamond Blooms 18-24 in. tall Red Hot Crape Myrtle Live Tree in 3-Gallon Grower Pot

The Black Diamond Crape Myrtle variety represents the first series of true dark-leafed crape myrtles. The blooms of the Red Hot Black Diamond come in a bright red blooms which offset the intense hues of the dark leaves. When Red Hot first starts to bloom, the bloom may appear white but will darken once fully opened. As with any bloom, as time progresses the bloom will fade. The bright blooms of Red Hot reach their productivity peak during the summer and fall months. This variety has been described as having an intermediate growth habit, reaching 10 to 12 feet tall, a spread of 6 to 8 feet, and can be used as a specimen or in mass plantings. Crape Myrtles look particularly nice when lining driveways or fences, and can also be planted in a container on your deck or patio. These Crape Myrtles are drought tolerant, mildew resistant, and low-maintenance. Red Hot is hardy in Zones 7-9.

• Black foliage with beautiful crimson red blooms
• Looks great in container on patio or deck
• Excellent ornamental or used in mass planting
• Naturally shrubbier in habit
• Mid-size crape reaching 10-12 feet at maturity
• Growing Zones: 7-9
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