Bloomables Bellini Strawberry Crape Myrtle
Lagerstroemia indica 'Strawconbel'
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| $150+ | $24.99 |
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Understanding Plant Options
Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:
- Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
- Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements
Container Plant Sizes
Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.
Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| 2" x 2" x 3" | 0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts | 0.20 - 0.23 dry liters |
| 4" Container | 0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts | 0.35 - 0.96 dry liters |
| 4.5" Container | 0.65 dry quarts | 0.72 dry liters |
| 6" Container | 1.4 dry quarts | 1.59 dry liters |
| 1 Quart | 1 dry quart | 1.1 dry liters |
| 5.5" Container | 1.89 dry quarts | 2.08 dry liters |
Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Quart | 2 dry quarts | 2.2 dry liters |
| #1 Container | 2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts | 2.49 - 4.11 dry liters |
| 5" x 5" x 12" | 3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts | 3.85 - 4.74 dry liters |
Mature Plants (2-4 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #2 Container | 1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons | 5.24 - 7.75 dry liters |
| #3 Container | 2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons | 8.14 - 12.16 dry liters |
Large Plants (3-5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| #5 Container | 2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons | 12.86 - 20.35 dry liters |
| #6 Container | 5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons | 23.12 - 26.42 dry liters |
| #7 Container | 5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons | 26.34 - 28.76 dry liters |
Bare Root Plants
Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.
Common Sizes:
- Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
- Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet
Important Notes
Container Volume Specifications
- Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
- Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
- Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents
Growing Conditions
- Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
- Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
- Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment
Seasonal Availability
- Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
- Container plants are available throughout the growing season
- Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes
Questions?
For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.
Plant Highlights
Bloomables Bellini Strawberry Crape Myrtle highlights at a glance!
Specifications
Specifications
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Sun ExposureFull Sun
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Growth RateMedium
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Bloom PeriodSummer
Growing Zones 6-9
Bloomables® Bellini® Strawberry Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia indica 'Strawconbel') are unlike any other varieties on the market because of their breakthrough, compact size and delicious colors! These vibrant strawberry-red flowering shrubs feature smaller bunches of crinkly papery flower clusters with bright yellow centers!
Don't let the size of the blooms deter you, because they'll completely smother these small, compact sized shrubs all summer long! Growing just 3-4 feet in height and width, this new and improved Crapemyrtle (sometimes spelled Crepe Myrtle) will defy the sun! Neither the flowers or foliage will fade despite the heat and humidity either!
Bloomables® Crape Myrtle Bushes are resistant to deer and powdery mildew! Hardy throughout USDA growing zones 6 to 9, staying tightly compact and very easy to manage! Any sized garden can now enjoy their own long-lasting and easy to grow Crape Myrtle!Planting and Application:
Bellini® Strawberry is an exciting new variety that is perfect for planting near your foundation or as a foundation facer plant to hide the bare, leggy stems of existing foundation plants! Line a walkway in the sun with these long-lasting color flowering ornamentals, add to mixed shrub borders and backdrops, or even as a low border and barrier planting on their own!
Plant Bloomables® Strawberry Crape Myrtles in large containers on your porch or patio, and they look great on sunny back deck around seating areas! Create planting groups in the Cottage garden, as Rock gardens, and are versatile for many garden applications regardless of size!- Bright Pinkish Red Flower Clusters & Yellow Centers
- Rounded Mounded Compact Shrub Size
- Long Lasting Blooms For Pollinators & Summer-Long Garden Summer
- Low-Maintenance & Easy to Grow
- Backdrops, Borders, Edging & Focal Points!
#ProPlantTips for Care:
Plant your Crape Myrtle in full sun for the brightest display. They require at least six hours of sunshine a day. Well-drained soil is also a must. Elevate your planting in a mound or raised bed if you have soggy or heavy clay soil. For a plant this special, we highly recommend Nature Hills Root Booster. This symbiotic formula is used during planting for the life-long support of feeder roots.
Give your Crape Myrtle shrubs a regular schedule of water, especially when they are young. Container-grown plants must have supplemental water regularly. Apply mulch over the root zone to keep them cool. Please pull the mulch back away from directly touching the stems.
In Zone 6-9, prune off winter-damaged stems to ground level in the late winter or early spring. Read more about pruning your Crape Myrtle here in our handy #ProPlantTips Blog!
- Full Sun For The Most Blooms
- Moderate to Lower, Yet Consistent Soil Moisture
- Enriched, Very Well-Drained Soil & Appreciates Mulched Beds
- Deadhead Often For Rebloom
- Prune Back in Early Spring
- Deer Seldom Bother It
New and improved compact shrubs, the long lasting Bloomables® Bellini® Strawberry Crape Myrtle will delight your garden no matter what size it is! Order yours at Nature Hills before this new offering sells out!
