First Editions® Purple Magic Dwarf Crape Myrtle – Lagerstroemia 'Purple Magic' Live Plant | Full Gallon Pot | Purple Flowering Shrub | Easy to Grow

Add vibrant summer color to your landscape with this live First Editions® Purple Magic Dwarf Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia 'Purple Magic'). This healthy young shrub is grown in a full gallon nursery pot and is ready for planting. Known for its rich dark purple flower clusters, this compact crape myrtle blooms in early summer and often reblooms in late summer when spent flowers are removed. Glossy green foliage emerges with attractive reddish new growth, creating beautiful seasonal interest. Its naturally compact size makes it an excellent choice for smaller gardens, flowering hedges, foundation plantings, and landscape borders.

Orders shipping to California, Oregon, Washington, Arizona, Utah, Idaho, Nevada, Montana, North Dakota, and South Dakota will be shipped bare root. Plants ordered from November through April may arrive dormant, which is a normal part of their seasonal growth cycle.

You will receive:

✔️ 1 live Purple Magic Dwarf Crape Myrtle
✔️ Grown in a full gallon nursery pot (or bare root where required)
✔️ Healthy, rooted plant
✔️ Compact flowering shrub
✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival

🌼 Growing Information

Common Name: Purple Magic Dwarf Crape Myrtle
Botanical Name: Lagerstroemia 'Purple Magic' PP23,906
Plant Type: Deciduous flowering shrub
Growth Stage: Young live plant
Sun Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Well-draining soil
Watering: Moderate; water regularly while establishing
Mature Height: 6–10 feet
Growth Rate: Moderate to fast
USDA Zones: 6–9
Container Friendly: Yes, while young

💡 Care Tip: Plant in a sunny location for the most abundant flowering. Deadhead spent blooms to encourage a second flush of flowers later in the season. Water consistently during establishment and prune in late winter if shaping is desired.