A shrub with bright flowers against a background of black foliage
BLACK DIAMOND® Crimson Red™ is a variety of Indian lilac with almost black foliage crowned by a mass of crimson-red flowers appearing in summer.
Its habit is upright to bushy and once established, it will withstand sub-zero temperatures, down to -18° C.
It's a heat-resistant plant that will thrive in the garden, in a sunny spot.
Lagerstroemia Black Diamond® Crimson Red
A shrub with bright flowers against a background of black foliage
BLACK DIAMOND® Crimson Red™ is a variety of Indian lilac with almost black foliage crowned by a mass of crimson-red flowers appearing in summer.
Its habit is upright to bushy and once established, it will withstand sub-zero temperatures, down to -18° C.
It's a heat-resistant plant that will thrive in the garden, in a sunny spot.
sunny
hardy (-18°C)
summer
Plant details
- Position
- sunny
- Hardiness
- hardy (-18°C)
- Flowering period
- 07 - 09
- Flowering colour
- red
Selected by :
James Berry Nursery
Protection :
Registered trademark, propagation without license is strictly forbidden
Lagerstroemia from the BLACK DIAMOND® range
Largestroemia from the BLACK DIAMOND® range offer a palette of dazzling colors, set against a background of black foliage.
Resistant to extreme heat, they thrive in full sun.
As of July 1, 2021, SAPHO becomes the European agent, in partnership with Breederplants, for the BLACK DIAMOND® range of varieties created by Jim Berry.
Licensed propagators
(wholesale)
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Garden Tips
Use :
Shrub bed, mixed hedge, pot for balcony or terrace. Can be planted in a row and also be trained along a south facing wall.
Type of soil :
Drought tolerant once established
Care :
Prune in March - April
Slow release granular recommended
Mulch to conserve water and reduce weeds
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