Delta Eclipse Crepe Myrtle

Name: Delta Eclipse Crepe Myrtle
Brand: Southern Living Plant Collection
SKU: 37732
Price: 36.99 USD
Availability: OutOfStock
Rating: 4.8 (6 reviews)

$36.99

Dormant Plant - Ships with No Leaves from Nov-March
Delta Eclipse Crapemyrtle is composed of lavender colored blooms and dark burgundy leaves
Matures to 4-6' wide by 8-10' tall
Hardy in USDA Zones 6 - 9
Plant in full sun to partial shade areas

Pot size

2 Gallon

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Description

The Delta Eclipse™ Crepe Myrtle is a captivating deciduous tree that brings year-round beauty to your landscape. Renowned for its striking features, this ornamental crepe myrtle tree is a standout choice for gardeners seeking visual appeal and resilience.

Key Features:

Vibrant Lavender Blooms: During the summer, the Delta Eclipse™ Crepe Myrtle produces abundant, rich lavender-purple flowers, which create a stunning contrast against its dark foliage.
Unique Dark Burgundy Foliage: The tree's distinctive dark burgundy, curved leaves provide visual interest throughout the growing season, maintaining their deep hue without fading in the hot summer sun.
Ideal Size for Versatile Landscaping: This mid-size crepe myrtle matures to a height of 8-10 feet and a width of 4-6 feet, making it perfect for smaller garden spaces or as a stunning focal point or accent piece.
Hardy and Low Maintenance: Suited for USDA Zones 6 through 9, the Delta Eclipse™ thrives in full sun to partial shade and is known for its drought tolerance once established. Its deciduous nature means it will shed leaves in the fall, allowing sunlight to warm your home during cooler months.

Planting and Care Tips:

Sunlight: Plant in areas receiving full sun to partial shade for optimal growth and flowering.
Soil: Prefers well-draining soil; amend with organic matter to enhance fertility if necessary.
Watering: Water regularly during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system; once established, it exhibits good drought tolerance.
Pruning: Minimal pruning is needed; in late winter, remove any dead or damaged branches to promote healthy growth.

Enhance your garden with the Delta Eclipse™ Crepe Myrtle. This tree offers a harmonious blend of vibrant blooms and unique foliage, ensuring a dynamic and colorful landscape throughout the growing season.

Care & Use

Getting Started: Understanding Your New Plant

Review your plant's information on our website or the tag that comes with it. Be mindful of sunlight preferences, soil type, and spacing needs.

Our plants are adaptable but grow best in the correct USDA Zones. Click here to learn more about your USDA Zone.

Planting Instructions

Dig a Hole

First, dig a hole three times the width of the root ball of your plant. This makes it easier for the root system to spread out quickly. Dig the hole deep enough that your plant will sit level with or slightly above the ground around it.

Amend Your Soil

Mix your native soil with rich gardening soil to provide extra nutrients and support plant growth. If your soil is clay-heavy, we recommend mixing your native clay soil with equal parts of Pine Bark mulch to improve drainage and the overall breathability of your soil.

Place Your Plant

Examine the roots. If they appear tightly bound, gently coax them apart; this ensures they can spread into the new soil. Place your plant in the hole so the top of the rootball is even with the surrounding soil—Backfill around it with the amended soil mixture. The roots need access to oxygen for your plant to thrive, so do not cover the rootball; place soil around it.

Mulch Your Plants

Top the soil beneath your plant with 3-4 inches of mulch to help it retain moisture. Be careful not to cover the rootball - your new plants roots need access to oxygen.

Water Your Plant

Soak the plant with a hose afterward to hydrate the plant, as well as get the soil and mulch situated. Develop a regular watering schedule based on your plant's needs and local weather patterns. Remember, over watering is just as, if not more, harmful than under watering.

Spacing Recommendations

Delta Eclipse Crapemyrtle Spacing Recommendations

Plant your Delta Eclipse Crapemyrtle 3-4 feet apart for a seamless planting. Space them 4-5+ feet apart for gaps between plants.

Scientific Name

Lagerstroemia indica 'Deleb'
Hardiness Zone

6, 7, 8, 9
Sun Exposure

Full Sun to Part Shade
Evergreen or Deciduous

Deciduous
Features

Attracts Birds / Butterflies, Disease Tolerant, Flowering, Heat Tolerant, Reblooming, Sun Loving
Feature Color

Green, Pink
Uses

Xeriscaping, Container, Hedge, Specimen
Water Needs

Medium
Bloom Season

Fall, Summer

Growing Zones : 6, 7, 8, and 9

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