Crape Myrtle

About this plant

The Bellini Raspberry Crape Myrtle is a horticultural marvel, celebrated for its prolific clusters of rich, raspberry-pink flowers that bloom from summer through early fall. Its tidy, compact growth habit makes it an ideal choice for smaller gardens, containers, or mass plantings, providing a continuous burst of cheerful color when many other plants are fading. Beyond its spectacular blooms, this variety boasts attractive deep green foliage that offers a beautiful contrast to the vibrant flowers, and in autumn, the leaves deliver a subtle touch of fall color. Developed for disease resistance and a manageable size, the Bellini Raspberry Crape Myrtle is exceedingly low-maintenance once established, tolerating heat and humidity with grace. Its appealing form and extended flowering period ensure lasting beauty and curb appeal throughout the growing season, making it a standout selection for both novice and experienced gardeners. Whether used as a striking specimen, a colorful hedge, or to add a pop of long-lasting color to mixed borders, the Bellini Raspberry Crape Myrtle delivers reliable performance and stunning visual impact. Its adaptability and show-stopping blooms make it a highly desirable addition to any landscape seeking long-lasting summer vibrancy.

Installation timing

When we're in season, outside of the winter months, our goal is to get your plants installed within about two weeks. That window gives us enough time to secure your plants from our supplier and find a spot on the schedule. Throughout the process we stay in touch through notifications and your existing client portal on the main A Cut Above website, which is separate from this landscaping plants shop.

Care & maintenance

Requires minimal pruning; remove spent blooms for continued flowering. Prune in late winter or early spring to shape and encourage new growth. Fertilize in spring with a balanced slow-release fertilizer. Protect young plants from severe winter cold in colder climates.

Watering suggestions

Proper watering is the single most important factor in your plant's survival after installation. Newly installed plants have a limited root system and rely on you for consistent moisture while they establish.

• First 2 weeks: Water deeply every day (or every other day in cooler, wet weather), soaking the root ball and surrounding soil.
• Weeks 3–12: Water deeply 2–3 times per week, adjusting for rain, heat, and soil drainage.
• After establishment: Water deeply about once a week during the growing season, and more often in extreme heat or drought.
• How to check: Stick a finger 2–3 inches into the soil near the roots — if it's dry, it's time to water. Deep, less-frequent watering encourages strong roots; shallow daily sprinkles do not.
• Avoid: Overwatering (soggy, waterlogged soil) is just as harmful as underwatering and can drown roots.

Watering needs vary by plant, season, soil, and exposure. Because proper watering is the customer's responsibility after installation, please make sure you understand and can follow these suggestions before ordering.

Good to know: plants and trees purchased from and installed by A Cut Above include a one-year limited warranty from the date of installation. Because plant survival depends heavily on proper watering and care after installation, losses caused by improper care, neglect, animal or chemical damage, or extreme weather are not covered, and we must be given the chance to inspect a struggling plant before it's removed or replaced. Coverage is one replacement per plant. Read our warranty info.