Lagerstroemia Ruffled Red Magic

• Native to Asia, Lagerstroemia species are beloved worldwide for their extended flowering period and ornamental bark characteristics.
• The 'Ruffled Red Magic' variety produces distinctive crimped petals that create exceptional texture and visual depth in the landscape.
• Growth habit is upright and vase-shaped, making it perfect for specimen planting or small grove arrangements.
• Gardeners love the dual-season interest from summer blooms and attractive exfoliating bark during dormant months.

• Water deeply once per week during growing season, reducing to monthly in winter dormancy period.
• Position in full sun location with minimum 6 hours direct sunlight for optimal flowering performance.
• Plant in well-draining soil with good organic content, avoiding heavy clay or waterlogged conditions.
• Feed monthly with balanced fertilizer from September through March during active growing season.
• Prune in late winter removing dead wood and shaping canopy before spring growth begins.
• Mulch around base maintaining moisture while allowing good air circulation to prevent fungal issues.

• Plant in full sun location receiving at least 6 hours direct sunlight daily for maximum flowering performance.
• Water deeply once weekly during growing season, allowing soil to dry between waterings to prevent root issues.
• Apply balanced fertilizer monthly from spring through summer to support continuous blooming cycles.
• Prune in late winter before new growth emerges to maintain shape and encourage vigorous flowering.

• Aphids can cluster on new growth during spring - spray with horticultural oil or insecticidal soap weekly until controlled.
• Powdery mildew appears as white coating on leaves in humid conditions - improve air circulation and avoid overhead watering.
• Scale insects create sticky honeydew on branches - treat with systemic insecticide or scrape off manually.
• Root rot occurs from poor drainage or overwatering - ensure well-draining soil and reduce watering frequency.