Lagerstroemia indica 'Delta Fusion'
Delta Fusion Crapemyrtle
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'
Width Range
12-25'
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:
Apply as little fertilizer as possible.
If you use fertilizer make sure it stays on the landscape, and carefully water it in so there is NO runoff.