First Editions® Magic Crape Myrtle
The highly regarded Magic series from First Editions® is a selection of highly disease-resistant crape myrtles. Bred for strength and beauty, you’ll appreciate their shining healthy foliage, and wonderful blooms all summer long.
Note: Variety selection is not an option. We select based on availability and what best suits your zone.
Varieties:
- Coral, Lunar, Midnight, Plum, Purple, Ruffled, Sunset, + Twilight (Zones 7-9)
Care Instructions
Light: Plant in a location that receives at least 6 hours of sun daily. In hotter climates, afternoon shade helps protect blooms.
Water: Water regularly during the first growing season. Once established, keep soil consistently moist, watering more during hot or dry weather.
Fertilizer: Feed in early spring with a balanced, slow release fertilizer for flowering shrubs.
Pruning: Prune in late winter or early spring before new growth begins. Blooms on new wood, so annual pruning encourages fuller flowering.
Cold Hardiness: Hardy in USDA Zones 3–8. Produces reliable white blooms that mature to soft pink each season.
