Lagerstroemia indica 'Delta Fusion'

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Delta Fusion Crapemyrtle

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Information by: Sunset Western Garden Collection Photographer: Sunset Western Garden Col

Description

Delta Fusion has the perfect combination of dark burgundy foliage and re-blooming hot pink blooms. This small tree or hedge (8-12') is an excellent low water choice. Foliage color does not fade in hot summer sun. Deciduous. Attracts pollinators, summer and fall blooming, heat tolerance, longer blooming, reblooming. Great for an accent, cottage style or informal, hedge, mass planting and privacy planting. Established plants need low water. It does best in full sun with well draining soil. Use slow-growth fertilizer in late winter, before spring growth. Prune to desired shape and size in late winter.

Plant Type

Tree

Height Range

25-40'

Flower Color

Pink

Flower Season

Summer

Leaf Color

Purple

Bark Color

Brown, Grey

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

Water

Low, Medium, Extra in Summer

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Rich, Well-drained, Moist

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

English Cottage, Japanese, Mediterranean, Ranch, Spanish, Woodland

Accenting Features

Fall Color, Multi-trunk Tree, Showy Flowers, Specimen, Standard

Seasonal Interest

Summer, Fall

Location Uses

Background, Foundation, Lawn, Patio, Park, Raised Planter, Street Tree, Walls / Fences

Special Uses

Container, Shade Tree

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Replace turf with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs. If you have areas where no one uses the grass, patches that do not grow well, or a turf area too small to water without runoff, consider replacing the turf with water-efficient landscaping.