Shrubs

Lagerstroemia indica 'Congrabel'

Bellini Grape crape myrtle

Bellini Grape crape myrtle. Representative plant

Lavender-purple flower clusters provide summer color above green foliage on a compact shrub. Its dense habit fits foundation beds, mixed borders and larger containers. This Bellini selection offers a smaller alternative to tree-sized crape myrtles without losing their colorful flower display.

At a glance

Sun: Full sun
Mature size: 3–4 ft. tall × 3–4 ft. wide
Water: Well-drained soil; water regularly while establishing
Hardiness: USDA zones 5–10
Bloom: Lavender-purple; summer

Sizes & prices

#2Crepe Myrtle - Zone 5$44.99

Catalog updated September 8, 2026. This is not a live stock count; please call to confirm availability and price.

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Resistance & tolerances

Deer: Breeder lists deer resistance; not browse-proof.
Drought: Breeder lists drought tolerance once established; water during prolonged dry spells.

Resistance is not a guarantee; deer and rabbits may browse any plant.

Seasonal interest

Foliage: Deciduous.

Growing & care

Pruning: Remove dead or crossing branches in late winter or early spring; avoid topping healthy trunks.
Cold-climate care: Wait for spring growth before deciding which stems survived winter.
Disease resistance: Breeder lists good powdery mildew resistance; still allow air circulation.

Sources & photo credits

Star Roses and Plants

Clemson Cooperative Extension

Photo: Famartin · CC BY-SA 4.0

Image notes: Bellini Grape crape myrtle. Representative plant; resized and re-encoded, not cropped.

Reviewed September 21, 2026. Growing conditions vary by location.