- 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.
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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
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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
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#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
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#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
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#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
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#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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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 |
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Zone 10 | March 24th |
Zone 9 | March 31st |
Zone 8 | April 7th |
Zone 7 | April 14th |
Zone 6b | April 21st |
Zone 6a | April 28th |
Zone 5b | May 5th |
Zone 5a | May 12th |
Zone 4 | May 19th |
Zone 3 | May 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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