Add richly ruffled red flowers and a compact upright form to sunny summer landscapes. Ruffled Red Magic™ Crape Myrtle produces dense flower clusters through summer and maintains a manageable shrub-like habit. Its strong color makes it an eye-catching accent in foundations, borders, and mass plantings.Growing Guide Sun Exposure: Full Sun to Part Sun USDA Hardiness Zones: 7 - 9 Mature Height: 8'–12' Mature Width: 6'–8' Spacing: 6' Soil: Average, well-drained soil Water Needs: Moderate during establishment; low once established Growth Rate: Fast Plant Details Botanical Name: Lagerstroemia 'Ruffled Red Magic' Common Name: Ruffled Red Magic™ Crape Myrtle Plant Type: Deciduous Flowering Shrub Bloom Color: Red Season of Interest: Summer Foliage: Deciduous Growth Habit: Compact and Upright Pollinator Friendly: Yes Key Features Ruffled red summer flowers Compact upright habit Long bloom period Heat tolerant Excellent landscape accent Landscape Uses Foundation plantings Accent plantings Mixed borders Mass plantings Containers Planting & Care Tips Plant in full sun. Use well-drained soil. Water regularly during establishment. Prune in late winter if shaping is needed. Companion Plants Buxus Green Velvet Nandina Cool Glow® Lime Carex Evergold Liriope Big Blue Juniper Blue Pacific Please Note: Our photos represent the variety you will receive. Because plants are living products, size and fullness may vary naturally with the season and stage of growth, while remaining true to the variety shown.
