New, smaller crape myrtles fit better in most gardens ... with flower colors ranging from white to pink to red to purple. The Black Diamond series produce leaves that are so dark purple as to ...

Some of the best tree-size crape myrtle types include Red Rocket (true red flowers ... look for plants with names that include Black Diamond, Delta Jazz, Ebony and Magic; they come in various ...

Although native to eastern Asia, crape myrtles (Lagerstroemia) are almost indispensable in the Southern landscape. Their vibrantly colored flowers in shades of pink, purple, red and white from May ...

This summer superstar sports showy blooms in shades of pink, white, purple, lavender and red. Handle it right ... "Why have my crape myrtles turned black?" Check the undersides of the leaves ...