Black Diamond Red Hot Crape Myrtle Tree 6" Starter Plants - Dark Red Flowers & Black Foliage

Black Diamond "Red Hot" Crape Myrtle Tree Starter Plants

The Black Diamond "Red Hot" Crepe Myrtle Tree (Lagerstroemia indica) is a striking addition to any garden or landscape. This offering includes two 6-inch live starter plants shipped bare root, ready to establish in your outdoor space. Known for its vibrant dark red flowers and unique dark purple to black foliage, this variety combines ornamental beauty with ease of care.

Key Features

• Produces large 8-inch clusters of vibrant dark red flowers
• Distinctive dark purple to black foliage adds dramatic contrast
• Fast-growing and easy to cultivate
• Low maintenance; can be pruned to maintain a smaller bush form
• Thrives in full sun but tolerates partial shade
• Frost and drought tolerant once established

Growing Information

This crepe myrtle prefers rich, well-drained potting soil and should be kept moist but not waterlogged. It grows best in USDA hardiness zones 7 through 9. The plant can reach up to 20 feet in height and width, making it suitable for various landscape uses. Its adaptability to sun exposure and tolerance to drought and frost make it a resilient choice for gardeners seeking a low-maintenance flowering tree.

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.