The Purple Magic Crape Myrtle is a highly sought-after flowering shrub that is known for its stunning purple blooms. Native to India and Southeast Asia, this plant has made its way into gardens and landscapes around the world. One of the standout features of the Purple Magic Crape Myrtle is its vibrant purple flowers. These blooms are produced in clusters and can cover the entire plant, creating a stunning display of color. The flowers appear in late spring or early summer and can last for several weeks, adding a burst of color to any garden. In addition to its beautiful flowers, the Purple Magic Crape Myrtle also offers attractive foliage.
Seasonally, Nature Hills offers hand selected, high quality bare root trees, shrubs and perennials. Bare root plants are sold by height from the top of the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may be taller than the height minimums.
Provide a very well-drained location with regular moisture access for your new plant, then after your plant is established, you should only need to supply supplemental moisture during extreme drought. Fertilize each spring with a flowering shrub fertilizer but keep lawn fertilizer away due to the high nitrogen causing excessive leafy growth and impeding flowering.
In addition to its beautiful flowers, the Purple Magic Crape Myrtle also offers attractive foliage. The leaves are a deep green color and have a glossy appearance, adding to the overall visual appeal of the plant. The foliage provides a nice contrast to the vibrant purple flowers and helps to create a lush and vibrant garden.
First Editions® Purple Magic Crape Myrtle
Crape Myrtles are a staple of the southern yard. With pompoms of profusely purple blooms and a neat and tidy size, the First Editions® Purple Magic Crape Myrtle bush (Lagerstroemia 'Purple Magic') is the perfect addition to achieve some southern charm in your yard. This brilliant Crape Myrtle stays compact, so it won't grow unwieldy and can fit compact yards. The Purple Magic Crape Myrtle's lovely blooms truly are magical. They erupt in deep violet clusters and catch the light for a brilliant show of mauves and lavenders. And you won't be the only one infatuated with the purple mystique of these flowers! Hummingbirds and pollinators love Crape Myrtles, too! This southern belle isn't just beautiful because of her ravishing blooms. The Purple Magic Crape Myrtle's foliage is a glossy green that blushes to bright red in the fall. Many people even appreciate and admire how its leaf buds first appear bright red before changing into luxurious green leaves that dance in the wind. The Purple Magic Crape Myrtle's manageable semi-dwarf height makes it a great choice for a wide array of uses! Hardy throughout USDA growing zones 7 to 9, growers in zone 6 and under can use this fast-growing flowering shrub as an annual accent. Or, northern growers can pot these plants up for seasonal décor, and then overwinter the pots in an unheated garage or shed once the shrub has gone dormant in the autumn!
Planting and Application:
- Excellent Clusters of Crinkly Violet Blooms
- Semi-Dwarf Size for Versatile Use!
- Red-Tinged Leaf Buds that Turn Glossy Green
- Long-Lasting Blooms For Hummingbirds & Pollinators!
- Hedges For Privacy & Screening, Specimens & Wide Landscape Use
#ProPlantTips for Care:
Easy to grow Crape Myrtles, sometimes spelled as one word or as Crepe Myrtle, need full sun for the strongest growth and the most blooms! Provide a very well-drained location with regular moisture access for your new plant, then after your plant is established, you should only need to supply supplemental moisture during extreme drought. Topping the soil layer off with a 3-4 inch deep layer of arborist mulch will greatly reduce moisture evaporation and keep the roots cool in summer and insulated in the winter.
Purple Magic can be kept just about any size you'd like with yearly pruning in the early spring before it starts growing. Blooming on new wood, you can even trim your shrub close to the ground and watch as it bounces back quickly! Deadhead blooms to be gifted with a rebloom in late summer, or just to keep the shrub tidier.
Fertilize each spring with a flowering shrub fertilizer but keep lawn fertilizer away due to the high nitrogen causing excessive leafy growth and impeding flowering. As for powdery mildew, Crape Myrtles are developed with a strong resistance to it, but situating your shrub in the morning sun to dry the leaves and in an area with good air circulation helps significantly!
- Full Sun For The Most Blooms
- Widely Adaptable To Any Well-Drained Soil
- Drought Tolerant Once Established
- Prune Early Spring
- Deer Don't Prefer the Taste
Celebrate summer year after year with your very own First Editions®Purple Magic Crape Myrtle! Order yours today at Nature Hills and start adding magic to your landscape!
Single Stem, Multi Stem, Shrub Form, Oh My!
Before you buy, make sure you know what you're getting! Single-stem, multi-stem and shrub forms are different so read a bit about which we're currently offering below.
Single Stem:
These are plants that have one stem coming from the ground. Plants can also be considered single stem when lower branches are removed to raise the height of the branching. Sometimes, you will hear a single stem referred to as Tree Form.
Multi Stem:
These are plants with 2 or more stems planted together in the ground in close proximity to form a clump. There are times multi-stems are formed by a tree that branches at the soil line with more than one main stem.
Shrub Form:
These are bushy plants with many stems and branchings close to the ground. They are referred to as shrubs or bushes and are often shorter than their tree forms.
Another reason why the Purple Magic Crape Myrtle is so popular is its relatively low maintenance requirements. This plant is fairly tolerant of different soil types and can thrive in both full sun and partial shade. It is also relatively drought-tolerant once established, making it a suitable choice for gardens in dryer climates. Pruning is an important aspect of caring for the Purple Magic Crape Myrtle. Pruning should be done in late winter or early spring to encourage new growth and maintain a tidy shape. It is recommended to remove any dead or damaged branches and to thin out the branches to allow for proper airflow and light penetration. Overall, the Purple Magic Crape Myrtle is a stunning and low-maintenance plant that adds a burst of color to any garden. Its vibrant purple flowers and attractive foliage make it a standout feature in any landscape. With its moderate size, it can be easily incorporated into both large and small gardens, making it a versatile choice for gardeners of all levels of experience..
Reviews for "Benefits and Uses of Purple Magic Crepe Myrtle in Landscaping"
1. John - 2 stars - I was really disappointed with the Purple Magic Crepe Myrtle. The color of the flowers was not as vibrant and intense as I expected. They were more of a dull purple rather than the vibrant and bold purple that was advertised. Additionally, the tree did not bloom as profusely as other crepe myrtles I have seen. Overall, I don't think it lived up to the hype and I would not recommend it.
2. Sarah - 3 stars - While I didn't hate the Purple Magic Crepe Myrtle, I was underwhelmed by its performance in my garden. The tree did not grow as tall as I had expected, and the flowers were not as abundant as I had hoped. The color was nice, but nothing extraordinary. I have seen other crepe myrtles that were much more impressive in terms of growth and flowering. I wouldn't go out of my way to purchase this particular variety again.
3. David - 2 stars - I bought the Purple Magic Crepe Myrtle because of its supposed resistance to pest and disease, but I was disappointed to find that my tree was infested with aphids within a few weeks of planting. Despite my best efforts to control the infestation, the tree suffered and didn't bloom as well as it should have. I expected more from a variety that claimed to be pest-resistant. I would not recommend this particular crepe myrtle to others.
4. Emily - 2 stars - The Purple Magic Crepe Myrtle did not thrive in my garden like I had hoped. The tree had a hard time establishing itself and struggled to grow. The flowers were also smaller than I anticipated, and while the color was decent, it wasn't as striking as I had anticipated. I have had better experiences with other crepe myrtle varieties, and I won't be getting this one again. Disappointing overall.