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Delta Flame Crape Myrtle - Lagerstroemia indica 'Delec' – is a shrub that is outstanding and flamboyant, no matter the season. The glossy dark burgundy leaves provide a unique contrast to the dark red blooms that appear in the summer, making it a unique and beautiful shrub. Being disease and pest resistant, along with being heat tolerant, makes this shrub a must-have in any landscape, whether as a specimen plant or as part of a mass planting or hedge.
Delta Flame Crape Myrtle Care
Plant your Delta Flame Crape Myrtle in garden soil with good drainage. Fertilize in the spring, and water regularly until established. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage re-blooming, and prune in the fall after flowering has completed.
Delta Flame Crape Myrtle Spacing
Space your Delta Flame Crape Myrtle between 4 and 6 feet apart on-center for a dense hedge. For a more casual, mass-planting or informal hedge, space your shrubs at least 7 feet apart center of the shrub to center of the next shrub.
Delta Flame Crapemyrtle Plant Facts
| USDA Hardiness Zones: 7-9 |
| Flower Color(s): Dark Red |
| Bloom Period: Summer |
| Foliage Color(s): Dark Burgundy |
| Light Exposure: Partial Shade to Full Sun |
| Height: 8-12 Feet |
| Spread: 4-6 Feet |
| Habit: Upright |
| Watering: Medium |
| Features: Disease/Pest Resistance, Heat Tolerant |
| Scientific Name: Lagerstroemia indica 'Delec' |
| Common Name: Delta Flame™ Crapemyrtle |
| Brand: Southern Living Plants |
Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
Also Known As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
Also Known As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
Also Known As:
#5 Container
5 Gallon
Plant Age:
~3-4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 20" - 60"
Pot Size:
~11" H x 10 1/2” W
Volume:
3.5 - 4 gallons
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