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Delta Fusion Crepe Myrtle

$36.99
  • Dormant Plant - Ships with No Leaves from Nov-March
  • Features of dark pink flowers and dark burgundy leaves
  • Matures to 4-6' wide by 8-12' tall
  • Hardy in USDA Zones 7 - 9
  • Plant in full sun to partial shade areas
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Description

Delta Fusion Crepe Myrtle is a standout addition to any sunny landscape, combining bold color and rich foliage in a compact form. This pink crepe myrtle produces striking, deep pink blooms throughout summer, creating a dramatic display that attracts pollinators and brightens up borders, foundation plantings, and garden beds. Unlike traditional crepe myrtle trees, Delta Fusion also features dark purple foliage that provides year-round interest and strong contrast against its vivid flowers.

Growing to about 8-10 feet tall and 4-6 feet wide, Delta Fusion Crepe Myrtle is ideal for smaller spaces, urban gardens, or as a showy focal point in larger landscapes. Its vase-like habit makes it appear more like a bush than a tree, making it suitable for mixed bed plantings or used as an accent.

Like other crepe myrtle trees, it thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, and is drought-tolerant once established. This variety offers excellent disease resistance and low-maintenance care, making it an easy choice for gardeners looking to add reliable summer color and modern elegance to their outdoor spaces.

Care & Use

Getting Started: Understanding Your New Plant

Review your plant's information on our website or the tag that comes with it. Be mindful of sunlight preferences, soil type, and spacing needs.

Our plants are adaptable but grow best in the correct USDA Zones. Click here to learn more about your USDA Zone.

Planting Instructions

Dig a Hole

First, dig a hole three times the width of the root ball of your plant. This makes it easier for the root system to spread out quickly. Dig the hole deep enough that your plant will sit level with or slightly above the ground around it.

Amend Your Soil

Mix your native soil with rich gardening soil to provide extra nutrients and support plant growth. If your soil is clay-heavy, we recommend mixing your native clay soil with equal parts of Pine Bark mulch to improve drainage and the overall breathability of your soil.

Place Your Plant

Examine the roots. If they appear tightly bound, gently coax them apart; this ensures they can spread into the new soil. Place your plant in the hole so the top of the rootball is even with the surrounding soil—Backfill around it with the amended soil mixture. The roots need access to oxygen for your plant to thrive, so do not cover the rootball; place soil around it.

Mulch Your Plants

Top the soil beneath your plant with 3-4 inches of mulch to help it retain moisture. Be careful not to cover the rootball - your new plants roots need access to oxygen.

Water Your Plant

Soak the plant with a hose afterward to hydrate the plant, as well as get the soil and mulch situated. Develop a regular watering schedule based on your plant's needs and local weather patterns. Remember, over watering is just as, if not more, harmful than under watering.

Spacing Recommendations

Delta Fusion Crapemyrtle Spacing Recommendations

Plant your Delta Fusion Crapemyrtle 3-4 feet apart for a seamless planting. Space them 6+ feet apart for gaps between plants.

  • Scientific Name
    Crapemyrtle Lagerstroemia indica ‘Delee’ PP28098
  • Hardiness Zone
    7, 8, 9
  • Sun Exposure
    Full Sun to Part Shade
  • Evergreen or Deciduous
    Deciduous
  • Features
    Attracts Birds / Butterflies, Disease Tolerant, Flowering, Heat Tolerant, Reblooming, Sun Loving
  • Feature Color
    Pink
  • Uses
    Xeriscaping, Specimen, Container, Hedge
  • Water Needs
    Medium
  • Bloom Season
    Summer

Growing Zones : 7, 8, and 9

Map of USDA Zones 7-9
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