First Editions® Sunset Magic™ Crape Myrtle

Lagerstroemia indica 'PIILAG-IX'

Sunset Magic Crape Myrtle is a compact medium-sized deciduous shrub with an upright habit and exfoliating bark.  The oval leaves emerge reddish-purple and darken to extremely dark purple when they mature.  The heavy blooms of  large ruffled true red panicles smother the branches all summer into fall.  Best color in full sun and rich, well-drained acidic soil.  Sunset magic has excellent disease resistant to all typical Crape Myrtle issues.

MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance.  Water Regularly.  It can be susceptible to leaf spot and powdery mildew.  
LANDSCAPE USES:  Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Wildlife Gardens, Urban Gardens, Foundational Planting, and Hedges.

COMPANION PLANTS: Indian Hawthorn, Catnip, Butterfly Bush

*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown

All plants are shipped through UPS ground services.  

Estimated Shipping Time: Your order may ship immediately, however most orders ship in 1-2 business days (we do not ship on weekends) from date of purchase. Once your order is shipped, you'll receive an email with a tracking number.

If you ordered more than one plant, you will receive multiple shipments. This is to get your plants to you as soon as possible. However, shipping schedules can change due to unforeseen events, such as unpredictable weather. We appreciate your patience.