{"product_id":"bellini®-strawberry-crape-myrtle","title":"Bellini® Strawberry Crape Myrtle","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVivid strawberry-pink blooms all summer long on a compact, disease-resistant crape myrtle that fits any yard — big color in a manageable size.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Bellini® Strawberry Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia 'Bellini Strawberry') is a compact, multi-stemmed crape myrtle bred for outstanding disease resistance, a tidy habit, and a long season of vivid strawberry-pink blooms. From midsummer through fall it produces large clusters of crinkled, bright pink flowers that attract butterflies and hummingbirds and hold their color through the heat. The attractive exfoliating bark adds winter interest, and the fall foliage turns brilliant orange-red before dropping. At a manageable size it fits foundation plantings, mixed borders, and small yards where a full-size crape myrtle would overwhelm the space.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat I love about it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Bellini® series was bred to fix the problems that plague older crape myrtles — powdery mildew, aphids, and the temptation to \"crape murder\" them every winter. This variety is genuinely disease-resistant, naturally compact, and blooms prolifically without any pruning. The strawberry-pink color is vivid and warm — not the washed-out pink of some varieties — and it holds through the hottest summer weather. Plant it in full sun, give it decent drainage, and it will reward you with months of color and almost no maintenance. The right crape myrtle for the right space.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePlant Care Tips\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e☀️ \u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun — 6–8 hours daily; essential for best blooming\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e💧 \u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Drought-tolerant once established; water deeply when young\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🌡️ \u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardy to 0°F (Zone 6)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🪴 \u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very easy — low-maintenance and disease-resistant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🐾 \u003cstrong\u003ePet Safety:\u003c\/strong\u003e Non-toxic to cats and dogs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✂️ \u003cstrong\u003ePruning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Minimal needed; never top (crape murder); light shaping only\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePlant Specs\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4–8 ft tall and wide (compact)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Midsummer through fall; continuous\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vivid strawberry-pink\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFall Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brilliant orange-red\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Zone:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6–9\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBloom bold. Be cheeky.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Live Good Logistics","offers":[{"title":"3 Gallon","offer_id":50051112009976,"sku":"FLS-CAT-STR-NA-3G","price":99.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0837\/0969\/0104\/files\/Lagerstroemia_Bellini_Strawberry_Landscape_008.jpg?v=1784839969","url":"https:\/\/cheekygarden.com\/products\/bellini%c2%ae-strawberry-crape-myrtle","provider":"Cheeky Garden","version":"1.0","type":"link"}