Delta Eclipse Crape Myrtle |
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Lythraceae Lagerstroemia Indica ‘Deleb’ PPAF Delta Eclipse™ |
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2 Gallon In Stock 
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Usually ships in 3 to 7 Business Days
Cannot ship to: Alaska, Hawaii
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| Grows In | Zone 7A · 0° to 5° F through Zone 10B · 35° to 40° F |
| Sun Exposure | Full / Mostly Sun, Morning Shade / Evening Sun |
| Soil Drainage | Well Drained |
| Resistent To | Deer Resistant, Drought, Insect, Disease, Mildew, Heat |
| Flower Color | Pink, Purple, Bright Pink |
| Blooms | Summer Blooms, Fall Foliage, Spring Foliage, Summer Foliage |
| Foliage Color | Burgundy |
| Average Height | 6' to 8', 8' to 10' |
| Average Width | 4' to 6' |
| Attracts | Butterflies, Visual Attention |
Lagerstroemia Indica '‘Deleb’ PPAF Delta Eclipse™' is a fast and moderate growing shrub and tree that can be grown in USDA Plant Hardiness Zones 7A through 10B. It matures to an average height of 6 feet to 10 feet and an average width of 4 feet to 6 feet, depending on climate and other environmental factors. It prefers growing in a location that provides full sun or morning shade with afternoon sun and grows best when planted in sand, loam, clay or silt soil that is well drained. In the summer Delta Eclipse Crape Myrtle produces pink, purple and bright pink flowers. The foliage is burgundy in color. It attracts butterflies and visual attention and is resistant to deer, drought, insects, diseases, mildew and heat.
Noteworthy Characteristics
Delta Eclipse is an exciting new hybrid that holds up to that flowering standard, packing a punch when it is smothered during summer with bright pinkish-purple flowers. But, what makes it truly one of a kind is the wonderful deep maroon foliage that does not fade at all! It is a semi-dwarf with a fast rate of growth that will eventually reach a mere 10 feet in height with a spread of about 5 feet - perfect for today's smaller gardens!
Uses
Because of it's unique color and form, we like using Delta Eclipse in the landscape as a stand alone specimen in sunny parts of the landscape. Similar to Japanese maples in effect, it's outstanding features make it worthy of use as a focal point. That being said, several can be grouped together for larger splashes of color or planted in rows to form a colorful hedge. It works especially nice as espalier; trained to grow flat against light colored walls.
Culture
As with other Crape Myrtle, Delta Eclipse adapts to many soil types, provided the soil is well-drained. It grows and blooms best in full sun though light shade is tolerated in the hottest locations.
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