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Delta Fusion Crape Myrtle

Southern Living Plants

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$54.49
  • USDA Hardiness Zones 7-9
  • Height 8-12 Feet Tall
  • Spread 4-6 Feet Wide
  • Light Requirement is Full Sun

The perfect pair does exist! The Delta Fusion Crapemyrtle has deep burgundy foliage and is full of hot pink blooms. It tolerates heat and attracts pollinators. Its generous bloom season is continuous. Use in a variety of ways including privacy planting! This deciduous provides your landscape with year round interest.

This Crapemyrtle is loved just as much for its foliage as it is for its blooms. The foliage is a deep burgundy color. Its blooms are hot pink. The Delta Fusion Crapemyrtle has a flowering season that starts in early summer and lasts until fall. This deciduous grows to be eight to twelve feet tall and four to six feet wide. Its size makes it a perfect privacy plant for a hedge or screen. It does well in mass planting and makes a great focal point.

Delta Fusion Crape Myrtle Care

Plant in full sun, this Crapemyrtle needs at least six hours of sun per day for best results. Water needs are average during the first growing season. Once established, water needs are low and it can survive in drought. Soil needs to be well drained and moist. It can handle all soil types and Ph levels. Fertilizer needs to be a slow release and applied before new growth emerges in the spring. Pruning can be done for shaping purposes in late winter.

Delta Fusion Crape Myrtle Spacing

The Delta Fusion Crapemyrtle grows to a height of eight to twelve feet high. Proper spacing is important for the health of your plant. When aiming to achieve a seamless appearance, spacing should be eight feet, center on center. When planting alone or in proximity, space twelve inches, center on center.

Delta Fusion Crape Myrtle Plant Facts

USDA Hardiness Zones: 7-9
Flower Color(s): Dark Pink
Bloom Period: Spring
Foliage Color(s): Dark Burgundy
Light Exposure: Full Sun
Height: 8-12 Feet
Spread: 4-6 Feet
Habit: Erect
Watering: Medium
Features: Disease/Pest Resistance, Heat Tolerant
Scientific Name: Lagerstroemia indica ‘Delee’ PP27668
Common Name: Delta Fusion™ Crapemyrtle
Brand: Southern Living Plants
SKU:
CRAPDF

Container Sizes

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.

Quart Pot

Quart Pot

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

2.5 Quart

2.5 Quart

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

#1 Pot

#1 Pot

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

#2 Pot

#2 Pot

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

#3 Pot

#3 Pot

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

#5 Pot

#5 Pot

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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Plant Shipping

Pre-Ordered Plants

Pre-ordered plants are scheduled to ship in Spring 2025. We carefully plan our shipping dates based on your USDA Plant Hardiness Zone to ensure optimal planting conditions upon arrival. Want it sooner/later? Reach out, and we'll try our best to accommodate.

Estimated Spring Shipping Schedule

Estimated ship week for pre-ordered plants will ship based on growing zones as shown below.

Growing Zone Estimated Ship Week
Zone 10March 24th
Zone 9March 31st
Zone 8April 7th
Zone 7April 14th
Zone 6bApril 21st
Zone 6aApril 28th
Zone 5bMay 5th
Zone 5aMay 12th
Zone 4May 19th
Zone 3May 26th

Note: These are only estimated ship dates. Plants may ship out later depending on weather & growing conditions of the plant.

Note: Only plants indicated as pre-order will ship as shown above. All other plants and hard goods will ship as normal.

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