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Coral Magic Crape Myrtle
Lagerstroemia indica 'Coral Magic' PP#23922
Coral Magic is a smart pick for homeowners who want that classic crape myrtle bloom season in a size that still works in a real-world landscape. The flower color has real punch, the plant stays dense and useful, and the disease resistance makes it a much easier shrub to feel good about planting in a sunny, high-visibility spot.
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Coral-Pink Summer Color in a Compact, Easy-Care Crape Myrtle
A compact crape myrtle with bold seasonal presence
Coral Magic Crape Myrtle brings the classic appeal of crape myrtle into a more compact, landscape-friendly form. It offers the flower power and summer performance homeowners expect, but with a rounded, dense habit that fits more easily into today’s landscapes. For gardeners who want something showy but still manageable, this variety strikes a very appealing balance between color, structure, and everyday usability.
Coral-salmon blooms stand out in the heat of summer
The flowers are the main event here. Coral Magic produces vivid coral to salmon-pink blooms that brighten the landscape at a time when many other shrubs begin to look tired. It is also known for blooming early within its series and for reblooming well, which helps extend the color season through summer and often into early fall when conditions are favorable.
Foliage contrast adds even more ornamental value
New foliage often emerges with reddish tones before maturing to a deeper green, adding an extra layer of interest even before the flower show ramps up. That foliage contrast makes the coral blooms feel even richer and more saturated. The dense, rounded habit also helps the plant look finished and attractive even when it is between flushes of bloom.
Useful in borders, accents, and small flowering hedges
Coral Magic Crape Myrtle works well as a specimen, a flowering accent in foundation beds, a sunny mixed-border shrub, or even a low, informal flowering hedge. Because it stays more compact than larger crape myrtles, it fits into smaller residential landscapes more easily while still delivering the scale and impact homeowners want from a summer-blooming focal plant. It can also be grown in large containers where the site and winter protection are appropriate.
Sun-loving, mildew resistant, and relatively easy to maintain
This variety performs best in full sun and well-drained soil, where it develops the strongest flowering and the cleanest habit. It is widely noted for strong resistance to powdery mildew and leaf spot, along with good heat tolerance and solid drought tolerance once established. Deer resistance is sometimes listed by retailers, but it is less consistently documented than bloom color, size, and disease resistance, so it is best framed cautiously rather than as a guaranteed deer-proof plant.
| Hardiness Zone: | 7-9 |
|---|---|
| Mature Height: | 8 to 10 feet |
| Mature Width: | 6 to 8 feet |
| Sunlight: | Full Sun |
| Soil | Well-drained soil |
| Water | Moderate during establishment; drought tolerant once established |
| Bloom Time / Color | Summer into early fall; coral-pink to salmon-pink flowers |
| Foliage | Reddish new growth maturing to dark green |
| Ornamental Features | Early blooming, reblooming habit, dense rounded form, vivid summer flower color |
| Wildlife Value | Pollinator-friendly flowers that attract bees and butterflies |
| Resistance (deer/disease/drought/etc.) | Good powdery mildew and leaf spot resistance, drought tolerant once established |
| Landscape Uses | Borders, foundation plantings, flowering hedges, accents, patio-adjacent beds, large containers |
How to Care for Coral Magic Crape Myrtle
Be sure to read our planting instructions to ensure a healthy and happy Coral Magic Crape Myrtle plant for years to come!
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How should I plant Coral Magic Crape Myrtle?
Plant Coral Magic Crape Myrtle in a full sun location with well-drained soil so it can develop strong flowering and healthy branching. Dig a hole about twice as wide as the root ball and no deeper than the root ball itself, then position the plant so the top of the root ball sits level with the surrounding soil. Backfill with the native soil, water deeply, and apply mulch around the base to help retain moisture and moderate soil temperature. If you are using Coral Magic Crape Myrtle in a hedge or grouped planting, leave enough space for its mature spread so each plant can develop a dense, attractive shape without crowding.
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How often should I water Coral Magic Crape Myrtle after planting?
Water Coral Magic Crape Myrtle deeply right after planting, then keep the soil evenly moist through the first growing season while the roots establish. In most landscapes, that means a deep watering about once or twice per week depending on rainfall, temperature, and how quickly the soil drains. Once established, Coral Magic becomes much more drought tolerant and usually needs supplemental water mainly during extended hot, dry periods. Plants grown in containers will dry out faster than plants in the ground, so they need more frequent checking during summer.
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When should I fertilize Coral Magic Crape Myrtle?
Fertilize Coral Magic Crape Myrtle in early spring as new growth begins, using a balanced slow-release fertilizer intended for flowering shrubs. This timing supports healthy foliage and strong blooming without encouraging soft, overly lush growth that can reduce performance. Avoid heavy feeding with high-nitrogen fertilizer, especially late in the season. Too much fertility can shift the plant toward leafy growth at the expense of flowers and can also encourage tender new growth that is less prepared for seasonal change.
When and how should I prune Coral Magic Crape Myrtle?
Prune Coral Magic Crape Myrtle in late winter or very early spring before new growth starts. Since crape myrtles bloom on new wood, this timing allows you to shape the plant and remove dead or weak stems without reducing the coming season’s flower display. Focus on selective pruning rather than severe cutback. Remove damaged, crossing, or crowded interior branches, and lightly shape the plant to preserve its rounded form. Avoid harsh topping, since that weakens the plant’s natural structure and can reduce its ornamental value.
