Crepe Myrtle

A revolutionary new Crepe Myrtle, Diamonds in the Dark Red Hot features magnificent near-black foliage that emerges in early spring, followed by masses of vibrant red blooms with just a hint of hot pink, from summer until the first frost. The leaves provide excellent contrast with magnificent orange and red tonings as the foliage dies off in autumn. Its compact growth habit makes it attractive as a flowering hedge or plant en masse for a stand-out show-stopping visual display. It is perfect for a beautiful tree to line the driveway planting and in decorative pots on the deck, porch or balcony.

Soil: Well-drained soil
Conditions: Full sun. Drought, frost and coastal tolerant.
Size: 3m x width 2.5m

A revolutionary new Crepe Myrtle, Diamonds in the Dark Mystic Magenta features magnificent near-black foliage that emerges in early spring, followed by masses of vivid magenta-pink blooms from summer until the first frost. The leaves provide excellent contrast with magnificent orange and red tonings as the foliage dies off in autumn. Its compact growth habit makes it attractive as a flowering hedge or plant en masse for a stand-out show-stopping visual display. It is perfect for a beautiful tree to line the driveway planting and in decorative pots on the deck, porch or balcony.

Soil: Well-drained soil
Conditions: Full sun. Drought, frost and coastal tolerant.
Size: 3m x width 2.5m