Black Diamond Crape Myrtle Starter Plants - 2 Rooted 6" Cuttings with Dark Red Flowers & Purple-Black Foliage

Black Diamond 'Red Hot' Crape Myrtle Starter Plants

These two rooted 6-inch starter plants of Black Diamond 'Red Hot' Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia indica) offer a striking addition to any garden with their dark red flower clusters and unique purple-black foliage. Ideal for gardeners seeking a fast-growing ornamental tree or shrub, these plants mature to a height of 10-20 feet and a spread of 8-15 feet, making them suitable for various landscape uses.

Key Features

• Two rooted starter plants, each 6 inches tall
• Dark red flower clusters up to 8 inches in size
• Distinctive purple-black foliage in spring, darkening to green in summer
• Mature height ranges from 10 to 20 feet, prunable to shrub form
• Fast growth rate with moderate water needs
• Ships bare root and dormant during winter

Growing Information

Black Diamond Crape Myrtle thrives best in full sun but can tolerate partial shade. It prefers well-draining soil and is moderately drought tolerant once established. This deciduous plant is suitable for USDA zones 7 through 9. Its fast growth and vibrant foliage make it a versatile choice for both backyard trees and ornamental landscaping.

Plant Condition Disclosure

Live plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.

Natural variation in size, branching, foliage density, color, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.

Important Note

You will receive a live starter plant (seedling/young plant). Listing photos show the plant at a mature stage for reference only. The actual plant size, shape, and appearance may vary and will be significantly smaller than the images shown.

Customer Notice for Live Plants

Live plants may experience normal shipping stress such as leaf loss, yellowing, wilting, or minor branch damage.

Please consider local weather before purchasing. Extreme heat, freezing temperatures, severe weather, shipping delays, or unattended packages may increase plant stress.

Due to the perishable nature of live plants, returns are generally not accepted. If there is an issue with your order, please contact us within 48 hours of delivery and provide the required photos for review.

• Photos of the shipping box
• Photo of the shipping label
• Clear photos of the plant from multiple angles
• Scratch test photos if the plant appears dead or dormant

Dormant, stressed, defoliated, wilted, or transit-shocked plants are not automatically considered dead.

Claims submitted without the required photos or more than 48 hours after delivery may not be eligible for review, replacement, or refund.