Bellini® Raspberry Crape Myrtle

Light Needs

Full Sun

(At Least 6 Hours of Direct Sunlight)

Mature Height

3-4 Feet

Mature Spread

3-4 Feet

Growing Zones

5 to 9

Small plant, huge color. Bellini® Raspberry packs saturated, raspberry-red flower trusses onto a naturally compact frame—perfect for patios, porch pots, and tight front borders. From the first warm weeks of summer into fall, new buds keep forming for a near-constant show, while the tidy, rounded habit makes it as easy to place as it is to love.

Bellini® Raspberry Crape Myrtle Care

Choose a full-sun spot (6–8+ hours) and well-drained soil; slightly acidic to neutral ground is ideal. Water regularly the first season to establish deep roots, then switch to occasional deep soakings during prolonged dry spells. A 2–3" mulch ring helps retain moisture and keeps roots cool—just keep mulch a few inches off the stems.

Feed lightly in early spring with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer if growth seems modest. Prune in late winter to remove dead or crossing wood and to keep the shrub dense—make selective cuts and avoid topping. Good air flow and strong sun help keep foliage clean. Typically hardy in USDA Zones 6–10 (dieback may occur in colder Zone 6 winters; plants resprout from the base).

Bellini® Raspberry Crape Myrtle Spacing

Expect about 3–4 ft tall and wide. For a low, blooming hedge, plant 2½–3 ft apart on center. As a standalone accent, allow 3–4+ ft from neighbors and hardscape for air flow and a full flower skirt.

In containers, use one plant per 14–18"+ pot with excellent drainage; position planters 2–3 ft apart for easy deadheading and access.

Why Grow Bellini® Raspberry Crape Myrtle?

• Vivid raspberry-red blooms from summer into fall

• True compact size fits beds, borders, and patio containers

• Heat-loving, low-fuss shrub once established

• Attractive branching and clean habit without constant pruning

• Reliable color in small spaces; great for pollinator-friendly designs

A pint-size powerhouse of summer color—Bellini® Raspberry turns sun-soaked nooks and patio pots into long-blooming focal points with minimal effort.