Full Product Manual

LUNAR MAGIC

CRAPEMYRTLE

LAGERSTROEMIA 'BAILLAGONE' PP30,360

This beautiful crape combines rich purple-black foliage, loads of solid white flower clusters on

red stems and a beautiful upright oval shape. Compared to Moonlight Magic, Lunar Magic is

much more generous in flower production and more intermediate in stature. This prolific

bloomer starts flowering in June and can be cycle pruned to bring plants into flower every 35-45

days. Perfect for containers, hedges, landscapes, and as accents!

 HEIGHT- 7-9 feet

 WIDTH- 5-7 feet

 EXPOSURE- Full Sun

 HARDINESS ZONE- 7-9

 HEAT ZONE- 7

 SHAPE- Upright, oval

 FOLIAGE- Dark purple

Planting Instructions

SITE SELECTION

Start by making a garden plan. Do you want more curb appeal, need a splash of color in a certain

location, or do you want to replace tired old plants in your landscape? Determine the space you have

available, how many plants you need and how much sun each location receives and draw up a garden

plan. Knowing the conditions, you are working with will help determine how much time and money

you will be investing, and what varieties will work best in the space you have available.

SOIL PREPARATION

Other than climate, soil is the most important naturally occurring aspect of plant growth. Making sure

that your soil is properly prepared will affect the overall health of your plants and their long-term

growth. Most plants prefer a rich loam soil with at least 5 percent organic matter, compost material

also known as humus. This should be spread 2 – 6 inches deep across the entire bed and work it into

the soil with a shovel or tiller.

If you have a heavy clay soil, add gypsum to the soil to break up the clay and allow for drainage. A

good rule of thumb is to apply 5 – 15 pounds of gypsum per 100 square feet. Also, organic matter

creates air pockets that greatly help with water drainage.

In sandy soil, peat moss can help retain moisture.

PLANTING

Steps for planting Amber Jubilee Ninebark in the garden

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LUNAR MAGIC® CRAPEMYRTLE LAGERSTROEMIA 'BAILLAGONE' PP30,360 This beautiful crape combines rich purple-black foliage, loads of solid white flower clusters on red stems and a beautiful upright oval shape. Compared to Moonlight Magic, Lunar Magic is much more generous in flower production and more intermediate in stature. This prolific bloomer starts flowering in June and can be cycle pruned to bring plants into flower every 35-45 days.
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Once you have prepared your soil, lay out the plants in your intended design. Be sure to keep in mind mature size of the plants, ensuring that they will barely touch at full size. This will make your garden look full and allow for air to circulate between the plants. Dig your planting hole slightly larger than the pot size, and place any fertilizer (see below), organic material or nutrients needed to improve your soil mix in the hole before putting your plants in place.