The brick red magic crape myrtle is a beautiful flowering shrub that is known for its stunning brick red blossoms. This variety of crape myrtle is prized for its vibrant color and ability to add a touch of drama to any landscape. The brick red magic crape myrtle is a deciduous shrub that can grow up to 10 feet tall, making it a great choice for borders, hedges, or as a standalone specimen. It has a compact and upright growth habit, which means it takes up less space in the garden and is less likely to outgrow its allocated area. This variety of crape myrtle blooms from mid-summer to early fall, producing clusters of vibrant brick red flowers. The blossoms are highly attractive to butterflies and bees, making it a great choice for pollinator-friendly gardens.

Magic Of Lights® Returns To Illuminate Pine Knob Music Theatre November 18-December 31

PASSES: Santa Saver passes good for any day are now available for standard vehicles starting at $15 plus applicable fees while supplies last. Standard vehicle passes start at $20 plus applicable fees and increase through the event run dates. Passes must be purchased online only at magicoflights.com/events/clarkston. There are no exchanges or refunds. Please note, each vehicle requires only one pass to be used one time.

Discounts for groups of 10 or more are available by calling (313) 471-3099. For more group sales information and FAQs, please visit 313presents.com/Groups.

MORE: Magic of Lights® returns as Detroit’s newest holiday tradition, beginning Friday, November 18 and running through Saturday, December 31. The dazzling drive-through light display features holiday themed scenes and characters using the latest LED technology and digital animations, including the all-new Prehistoric Christmas, Mega Tree displays and the 32-foot-tall animated Mattel’s Waving Christmas Barbie®. Returning favorites include the drive-through Blizzard Tunnel, 12 Days of Christmas, Winter Wonderland and The Night Before Christmas. Experience Magic of Lights® from the comfort of your own car as you wind through the sparkling pathway. Magic of Lights® opens each day at 5:30 p.m. and runs through 10 p.m. Sunday--Thursday and until 11 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. Some exclusions may apply. Magic of Lights® is a rain, snow or shine event unless a weather emergency is declared. For more information and a complete schedule please visit www.magicoflights.com.

QUICK FACTS - MAGIC OF LIGHTS

• A 32-Foot-Tall Barbie Display
• 2+ million lights per Magic of Lights event
• 12.6 miles of light cord per Magic of Lights event
• 3,750 manhours to set up each Magic of Lights event
• The steel displays are designed, bent, cut and welded into about 800 frames that are combined in different configurations to create each show's giant winter holiday scenes. each frame of each scene is designed using the latest CAD technology and hand built in-house from 15 pages of design specifications each.
• Each magic of light shows uses about 10 miles of steel to build the displays and 10 miles of LED lighting installed inside the displays, there are 10 different colors of LED bulbs used in the shows.
• Scenes are as high as 32 ft tall and as long as several hundred feet.

Magic of Lights drive-through display returns to illuminate Pine Knob

The blossoms are highly attractive to butterflies and bees, making it a great choice for pollinator-friendly gardens. The flowers are also long-lasting and fade to an attractive brick red color, adding visual interest even after the blooms have faded. In addition to its beautiful flowers, the brick red magic crape myrtle also boasts attractive foliage.

The winding trail has more than a mile of giant LED light displays, including a 32-foot tall Barbie and blizzard tunnel

By Randiah Camille Green on Thu, Nov 17, 2022 at 10:31 am

More than 2 million lights including a 32-foot tall waving Barbie display will illuminate Pine Knob for this year’s Magic of Lights display.

The drive-through holiday show features more than a mile of animated LED light displays with themes like 12 Days of Christmas, Winter Wonderland, Prehistoric Christmas, and The Night Before Christmas. There are also Mega Tree displays and a drive-through Blizzard Tunnel to experience, without ever leaving your car.

Magic of Lights opens on Friday, Nov. 18, and runs daily through Saturday, Dec. 31.

Hours are 5:30-10 p.m. Sunday-Thursday and until 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday. It’s open on Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Eve with shortened hours until 9 p.m.

Standard passes start at $20 a car for weekdays and $25 for Fridays and Saturdays if you buy online in advance.

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Our Experience at Magic of Lights at Pine Knob 2022

Our family recently had the opportunity to check out Magic of Lights® at Pine Knob in Clarkston and it was SO cool and something we definitely thought was worth the price of admission this holiday season.

Load up on some treats and hot cocoa and head to Pine Knob Music Theatre in Clarkston to check it out!

If you’re like us and it’s a bit of a drive for you, my nearby suggestions would be shopping at Great Lakes Crossing Outlets, visiting Canterbury Village’s Holiday Stroll in nearby Lake Orion, or walking around downtown Holly. There’s lots of Christmas events in the area, too! Looping a few Christmas events together is our favorite way to maximize enjoyment during the season.

The leaves are a glossy dark green color, which provides a stunning contrast to the vibrant red blooms. In the fall, the foliage turns a rich shade of red, adding another layer of visual interest to the shrub. One of the reasons why the brick red magic crape myrtle is so popular among gardeners is its low maintenance requirements. This variety is highly tolerant of a wide range of soil types and is also relatively drought-tolerant once established. It is also resistant to many common pests and diseases, making it an easy choice for gardeners looking for a low-maintenance plant. To ensure the continued health and beauty of a brick red magic crape myrtle, it is important to provide it with full sun exposure and well-drained soil. Regular pruning in late winter or early spring can help maintain its shape and promote better flowering. This variety can also benefit from regular fertilization, preferably with a balanced slow-release fertilizer. In conclusion, the brick red magic crape myrtle is a stunning flowering shrub with vibrant brick red blossoms. It is easy to care for and can be a great addition to any garden or landscape, providing a burst of color and visual interest..

Reviews for "Brick Red Magic Crape Myrtle: A Fascinating Addition to Any Garden"

- John Smith - 2 stars - I was really disappointed with the brick red magic crape myrtle. The color was not as vibrant as I had hoped and it didn't really stand out in my garden. The blooms were also very small and sparse, which made it look quite underwhelming. I had heard great things about this variety, but I found it to be rather lackluster.

- Sarah Thompson - 1 star - I cannot recommend the brick red magic crape myrtle. The plant seemed weak and struggled to thrive in my garden. The leaves were often yellowing and the flowers didn't last very long. I was really hoping for a beautiful and vibrant addition to my outdoor space, but unfortunately, this was not it.

- Mark Davis - 2 stars - I bought the brick red magic crape myrtle with high hopes, but it just didn't live up to my expectations. The color was more of a dull red-brown rather than the vibrant brick red I was promised. The plant also didn't seem to grow very well and didn't produce as many flowers as I had hoped. Overall, I was disappointed with this variety and wouldn't purchase it again.

Brick Red Magic Crape Myrtle: A Magnet for Butterflies and Bees