Use and Care Manual

PURPLE MAGIC CRAPE MYRTLE

Lagerstroemia 'Purple Magic' PP23,906

Blooming in early summer with dark purple flowers, this dense shrub form of crape

myrtle fits in the landscape where taller crape myrtles do not. The new growth has a

reddish tint and eventually matures to glossy green, setting off the rich purple flowers.

Like the other Magic crape myrtles, Plum Magic will bloom again in late summer if the

first flush of flowers are deadheaded. It is also highly resistant to leaf spot and powdery

mildew.

HEIGHT 6-10'

WIDTH 6-10'

EXPOSURE Full Sun

ZONE 7-9

SOIL PREPARATION

Other than climate, soil is the most important naturally occurring aspect of plant growth.

Making sure that your soil is properly prepared will affect the overall health of your

plants and their long-term growth. Most plants prefer a rich loam soil with at least 5

percent organic matter, compost material also known as humus. This should be spread

2 – 6 inches deep across the entire bed and work it into the soil with a shovel or tiller.

 If you have a heavy clay soil, add gypsum to the soil to break up the clay and

allow for drainage. A good rule of thumb is to apply 5 – 15 pounds of gypsum per

100 square feet. Also, organic matter creates air pockets that greatly help with

water drainage.

 In sandy soil, peat moss can help retain moisture

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PURPLE MAGIC CRAPE MYRTLE Lagerstroemia 'Purple Magic' PP23,906 Blooming in early summer with dark purple flowers, this dense shrub form of crape myrtle fits in the landscape where taller crape myrtles do not. The new growth has a reddish tint and eventually matures to glossy green, setting off the rich purple flowers. Like the other Magic crape myrtles, Plum Magic will bloom again in late summer if the first flush of flowers are deadheaded. It is also highly resistant to leaf spot and powdery mildew.
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PLANTING Once you have prepared your soil, lay out the plants in your intended design. Be sure to keep in mind mature size of the plants, ensuring that they will barely touch at full size. This will make your garden look full and allow for air to circulate between the plants. Dig your planting hole slightly larger than the pot size, and place any fertilizer (see below), organic material or nutrients needed to improve your soil mix in the hole before putting your plants in place.