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Bellini® Raspberry Crape Myrtle

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Your plants are guaranteed to arrive happy & healthy with our 1 Year Warranty. Your order will arrive healthy and stay healthy while they adapt to your climate. If your tree arrives damaged or dies within 30 days, we'll replace it for free. If it dies after 30 days, but before 1 year, we will replace it for just 50% of the current price.

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Relax... we've got you covered with free shipping on every order! We ship out so many huge plants, we've negotiated a low rate with our carriers... and we pass those savings on to you! Your plants will ship out the next business day... expertly packed so that your plants will arrive happy and healthy!

Is Now a Good Time to Plant?

Yes! Fall is one of the best times to plant!

Landscaping experts often recommend planting in fall instead of waiting until spring. Here’s why:

  • Cooler weather puts less stress on newly planted trees and shrubs.
  • Fall soil is still warm, which helps roots grow and get established.
  • Cooler temperatures mean less water is lost through the leaves, making it easier for plants to stay hydrated.
  • Even after top growth slows for winter, roots continue developing below ground.
  • Fall weather often brings more rain and less heat, making new plants easier to care for.
  • By spring, your plants already have a head start. Their established roots can support strong new leaves, branches, and flowers.
  • Trees planted in spring must establish their roots while also dealing with rising temperatures and summer heat.

Plant this fall, and your trees can spend the cooler months getting settled instead of waiting until spring to get started!

Planting your Bellini® Raspberry Crape Myrtle

Caring for Your Bellini® Raspberry Crape Myrtle

Sunlight: Full sun is key—this crape myrtle needs at least 6 hours of direct sunlight each day to maximize blooming potential.

Watering: Once established, it’s drought-tolerant, requiring only occasional watering during prolonged dry spells.

Soil: Well-draining soil is best. While it adapts to different soil types, avoiding heavy, waterlogged soil will keep it thriving.

Pruning: Minimal pruning is required—simply trim any unwanted growth in early spring to maintain shape.

What Customers say about the Bellini® Raspberry Crape Myrtle:

The Bellini® Raspberry Crape Myrtle thrives in Zones 5-9

Growing Zones for the Bellini® Raspberry Crape Myrtle

If you live in the green area above, we recommend the Bellini® Raspberry Crape Myrtle.

Your Growing Zone
Recommended Zones 5-9
Mature Height 3-4 ft.
Mature Width 3-4 ft.
Cannot Ship To AZ, OR
Sunlight Full Sun
Botanical Name Lagerstroemia indica 'Conlagras' PP 29

Plants that Make a Difference

For 20+ years, our team has shipped healthy, established plants to gardeners like you- all across the country. Every plant is selected and cared for by our plant experts before it ships to your door.

  • 20+ Years Experience

  • Superior Quality

  • Free Shipping on All Orders

  • Guaranteed to Grow

Close-up of bright raspberry-pink crape myrtle flowers against a neutral background.

Beware- not all Bellini® Raspberry Crape Myrtles are the same.

Be sure to get superior crape myrtles, grown by experts.

Better Roots Make Stronger Plants: Some nurseries send you "bare root" crape myrtles to save on shipping. Even worse, others have started digging them right out of the ground before shipping. This causes major transplant shock and long-term damage. We send you Bellini® Raspberry Crape Myrtles in soil-filled containers- ensuring a well-developed root system that will explode with growth and blooms!

Healthy Plants: We've seen other nurseries grow tall crape myrtles in tiny pots to save on shipping. This leads to a "root bound" shrub, where the roots have outgrown their pot- they cannot absorb water and nutrients. They quickly dry out during shipment, leading to an unhealthy shrub.

Bellini® Raspberry Crape Myrtle in a landscaped garden with mulch and greenery.

The Bellini® Raspberry Crape Myrtle gives you all the summer color of a crape myrtle in a compact shrub that fits almost anywhere.

  • Deep raspberry-red blooms from early summer into early fall
  • Compact size: just 3-4 ft. tall and wide, perfect for small gardens and containers
  • Improved disease resistance to powdery mildew and leaf spot
  • Heat loving and drought tolerant once established; grows in zones 5-9

Not all plants are created equal

The Difference Is in the Roots

Every plant we ship has grown in a nursery container with its roots protected, so it arrives healthy, established and ready to thrive in your yard.

A full, branched Nationwide Plants tree in a nursery pot next to a thin bare-root tree with exposed roots Ours: container grown Theirs: bare root
Nationwide Plants Other Nurseries
How it's grown Grown in a nursery container, roots protected the whole time Pulled or dug from the field, tearing fragile roots
How it arrives Arrives in its pot with soil intact Arrives bare root, exposed and drying out
Before shipping Growing naturally until it ships Held dormant in a cooler, then shocked by a hot shipping box
Root health Strong, well-developed roots with room to grow Crammed into a small pot until it's root bound
Height Measured from the top of the soil Often includes the pot and roots
After planting Settles in quickly with less transplant shock Arrives stressed and can take years to recover, if it does

The height you see is the height you plant.

We measure every plant from the top of the soil, not the bottom of the pot. Many nurseries include the pot and roots, so a "5–6 ft." tree from them might stand only 4 ft. tall once it's planted.

Comparisons reflect common practices across the online plant industry, not any single company.

Honest Measurements: Some nurseries measure plants including the pot and roots, so the plant you receive is much smaller than you expected. We measure all of our plants from the soil line, so the height you see is what you can expect after planting.

From our nursery to your door

How We Ship Your Plants

Every order is hand-selected, watered and carefully packed so it arrives healthy and ready to plant. Here's what happens after you place your order.

  1. Hand-Picked for You

    Our team selects the best plant available for your order. For privacy trees, that's the tallest and fullest. For fruit trees, it's the best branched.

    Why it matters: Many online nurseries ship whatever is next in the row.

  2. A Deep Drink Before the Trip

    Every plant gets a thorough watering right before it's packed, so it starts the journey fully hydrated.

  3. Roots Sealed In

    We wrap the pot and roots in plastic to lock in moisture, so your plant has water to drink all the way to your door.

    Why it matters: Bare-root plants are often shipped with their roots exposed and drying out.

  4. Braced for the Ride

    Cardboard inserts are secured inside every box to hold your plant in place, so it won't slide, tip or get damaged in transit.

  5. Shipped Only by FedEx

    We ship your trees exclusively with FedEx. We've found they deliver the fastest and handle live plants the most gently.

And if anything goes wrong, every plant is backed by our 1 Year Warranty.

Healthy Roots Make a Huge Difference

  • Never buy bare-root plants. These trees are starved of nutrients, and have a low survival rate.
  • Beware of nurseries cut corners by growing in small pots. These "rootbound" plants are weak, struggle to absorb nutrients, and die quickly after planting.
  • Some nurseries try to sell oversized plants, but chop off vital roots so they can cram the rootball into a narrow box to save on shipping!

You Want Bellini® Raspberry Crape Myrtles Grown by Experts

Some nurseries ship small, weak crape myrtles grown in tiny pots to save money. These "root bound" plants struggle after planting and take longer to bloom well.

Nationwide Plants only sends you strong Bellini® Raspberry Crape Myrtles, selected and cared for by our plant experts, with healthy, developed root systems. That means they settle in quickly and start covering themselves in raspberry-red blooms sooner.

Read more about the Bellini® Raspberry Crape Myrtle

Bellini® Raspberry Crape Myrtle – A Compact Burst of Vivid Color

The Bellini® Raspberry Crape Myrtle is a compact, easy-to-care-for shrub that delivers a powerful punch of deep raspberry-red blooms throughout summer and into early fall. Perfect for small gardens, patio containers, and landscape borders, this dwarf crape myrtle variety provides all the beauty of traditional crape myrtles without the towering size. With its resistance to common diseases, minimal maintenance needs, and impressive drought tolerance, this crape myrtle is a must-have for anyone looking to add bold, long-lasting color to their outdoor space.

Why Choose Bellini® Raspberry Crape Myrtle?

  • Compact Size: Stays manageable at just 3–4 feet tall and wide, making it perfect for small gardens or patio containers.
  • Vivid Blooms: Deep raspberry-red flowers bloom continuously from summer through early fall.
  • Drought Tolerant: Once established, it thrives in dry conditions with minimal watering.
  • Disease Resistant: Improved resistance to powdery mildew and leaf spot keeps foliage looking fresh.
  • Low Maintenance: No need for excessive pruning or complicated care routines.
  • Heat and Sun Loving: Thrives in full sun and hot climates, producing more blooms with ample sunlight.

A Summer Showstopper

The Bellini® Raspberry Crape Myrtle stands out with its vibrant raspberry-red flowers that bloom in clusters from early summer until the first frost. Unlike larger crape myrtles, which can reach towering heights, this dwarf variety maintains a tidy, rounded shape, making it an excellent choice for both container gardening and small landscapes.

If you love crape myrtles but don’t have the space for a large tree, this compact cultivar brings the same stunning color and charm in a manageable size. It’s perfect for accenting flower beds, lining walkways, or adding a bright focal point to any outdoor space.

Effortless Beauty with Minimal Maintenance

One of the best things about Bellini® Raspberry is how little effort it takes to keep it looking spectacular. This variety is naturally resistant to powdery mildew and other common crape myrtle diseases, which means you won’t have to worry about unsightly leaf damage or excessive maintenance.

Perfect for Small Spaces and Urban Gardens

Finding a plant that delivers bold color without taking over your landscape can be challenging, but the Bellini® Raspberry Crape Myrtle does just that. Unlike traditional crape myrtles that can grow over 20 feet tall, this variety remains compact and well-behaved, making it ideal for urban gardens, small yards, and container plantings.

Great Uses for Bellini® Raspberry Crape Myrtle:

✔ Border plantings along walkways and driveways
✔ Container gardens for patios, balconies, and porches
✔ Mixed flower beds for a pop of bright summer color
✔ Mass plantings for a stunning, uniform display
✔ Low-maintenance foundation plantings

Thrives in Heat & Sunshine

If you live in a region with hot summers, the Bellini® Raspberry Crape Myrtle is an excellent choice. This plant loves warm temperatures and thrives in USDA hardiness zones 6–9. The hotter the summer, the more abundant the blooms!

For those in cooler regions, this crape myrtle will still perform beautifully, but it may behave as a die-back perennial in colder winters, returning from the roots in spring. Either way, it brings months of dazzling color to your landscape.

Season-Long Interest

While the highlight of Bellini® Raspberry is undoubtedly its profusion of vivid blooms, its deep green foliage provides a lush backdrop all season long. As summer fades into fall, you may also notice a subtle shift in leaf color, adding another layer of seasonal beauty.

Unlike other summer bloomers that fade too quickly, this crape myrtle continues producing flowers well into autumn, ensuring that your garden stays lively and colorful for as long as possible.

A Garden Favorite That Attracts Pollinators

Not only will you enjoy the striking flowers of Bellini® Raspberry, but so will the bees and butterflies! This plant is a magnet for pollinators, making it a great choice for those looking to support local wildlife and create a more eco-friendly garden.

By planting this crape myrtle, you’re not only adding beauty to your outdoor space but also helping to sustain beneficial insects that play a crucial role in the ecosystem.

Bring Home the Bellini® Raspberry Crape Myrtle Today!

Whether you need a small yet showy shrub for your garden, a reliable plant that thrives in hot weather, or a low-maintenance bloomer to brighten up your patio, the Bellini® Raspberry Crape Myrtle is the perfect choice. With its brilliant raspberry-red blooms, compact growth habit, and resilience in tough conditions, it’s a standout plant that delivers beauty with ease.

Transform your garden with this dazzling, easy-care flowering shrub today!

Frequently Asked Questions about the Bellini® Raspberry Crape Myrtle

How big does Bellini Raspberry Crape Myrtle get?

Bellini Raspberry Crape Myrtle grows just 3 to 4 feet tall and 3 to 4 feet wide, forming a tidy, rounded shrub. That compact size makes it perfect for small gardens, patio containers, walkway borders, and foundation plantings, unlike traditional crape myrtles that can top 20 feet.

When does Bellini Raspberry Crape Myrtle bloom?

Bellini Raspberry Crape Myrtle blooms continuously from early summer into early fall, producing clusters of deep raspberry-red flowers. The hotter the summer, the more abundant the blooms. It brings months of bold color when many spring shrubs have finished flowering.

How much sun does Bellini Raspberry Crape Myrtle need?

Bellini Raspberry Crape Myrtle needs full sun, with at least 6 hours of direct sunlight each day to maximize blooming. It loves heat and thrives in hot climates. In shadier spots it will flower less and may be more prone to leaf diseases.

What zones does Bellini Raspberry Crape Myrtle grow in?

Bellini Raspberry Crape Myrtle grows in USDA zones 5 to 9. In colder parts of that range, it may die back to the ground in winter and regrow from the roots in spring, still blooming the same summer. Mulching the base helps protect the roots.

Is Bellini Raspberry Crape Myrtle drought tolerant?

Yes, Bellini Raspberry Crape Myrtle is drought tolerant once established and needs only occasional watering during prolonged dry spells. Water regularly during its first growing season so roots can develop, then cut back once the shrub is settled into its new home.

How do you prune Bellini Raspberry Crape Myrtle?

Bellini Raspberry Crape Myrtle needs minimal pruning. Simply trim any unwanted growth in early spring to maintain its shape. Because it stays naturally compact, there is no need for heavy cutting. Removing spent flower clusters can encourage additional rounds of blooms.

Is Bellini Raspberry Crape Myrtle disease resistant?

Yes, Bellini Raspberry Crape Myrtle has improved resistance to powdery mildew and leaf spot, two common crape myrtle problems. That keeps the foliage looking fresh and healthy through summer. Full sun and good air circulation around the plant further reduce disease pressure.

Can Bellini Raspberry Crape Myrtle grow in containers?

Yes, Bellini Raspberry Crape Myrtle is an excellent container plant for patios, balconies, and porches. Use a pot with drainage holes and well-draining potting mix, and place it in full sun. Potted plants need more frequent watering than those in the ground.

What soil does Bellini Raspberry Crape Myrtle need?

Bellini Raspberry Crape Myrtle grows best in well-draining soil and adapts to many soil types. Avoid heavy, waterlogged ground, which can harm the roots. Mixing compost into poor or compacted soil at planting helps it establish quickly and bloom well.

Are crape myrtles safe for pets?

Yes, crape myrtles such as Bellini Raspberry are considered non-toxic to dogs and cats, making them a pet-friendly choice for yards and patios. As with any plant, discourage pets from chewing on it to avoid mild stomach upset from eating large amounts.
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