Coral-pink blooms are always in style, but never more than right now. The Black Diamond® Shell Pink™ crape myrtle is covered with beautiful bright pink flowers that stand out against dramatic black foliage every summer. The blooms reach their productivity peak during the summer and fall months. This variety has been described as having an intermediate growth habit, reaching 10 ft. to 12 ft. tall and can be used as a specimen or in mass plantings. Crape Myrtles look particularly nice when lining driveways or fences, and can also be planted in a container on your deck or patio. These crape myrtles are drought tolerant, mildew resistant, and low-maintenance. The Black Diamond is hardy in Zones 7-9.
Coral-pink blooms with attractive black foliage
Can be planted in a container on your deck or patio
Intermediate growth habit, reaching 12 ft tall and 8 ft wide
Cold hardy in USDA zones 7-9