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Black Diamond® Purely Purple™ ppaf

Purely Purple™ is a stunning new crapemyrtle with gorgeous black foliage and masses of vibrant purple blooms. As an intermediate, Purely Purple™ will grow to a maximum height of 10-feet to 12-feet tall and 8-feet wide.

Uses

• Driveway and fence border-Plant 12' to 15' apart
• Flowering hedge-Plant 2' to 3' apart and cut down to 4" tall each winter
• Plants re-grow to make a 3' to 4' tall flowering hedge each year
• Patio planter-Plant in a decorative planter at least 12" in diameter

Geographical Considerations

Zones 2-5: Annual

• Use as annual blooming summer color in landscape
• Use as a patio planter and bring inside for the winter

Zone 6: Perennial

• Use as flowering hedge that will re-grow from the ground each year
• Use as a patio planter and bring inside for the winter

Zone 7-10: Deciduous Shrub/Small Tree

• Use as a border for driveway, fence, or property boundary
• Use as a blooming hedge
• Use as a patio planter

Attributes

• Colorful foliage early Spring through Fall
• Beautiful blooms late Spring through Fall
• Drought tolerant
• Low maintenance
• Highly resistant to mildew
• Great for smaller gardens

Care

• Fertilize once per year as new growth emerges
• Plant in full sun
• Water thoroughly every other day for first month
• Prune each Late Winter/Early Spring to achieve desired height and shape