Rhaphiolepis indica
Indian Hawthorne
Description
This small shrub will grow 2' tall and 4' wide. It has small, dark green leaves that get a red tint in the winter and deep pink flowers that bloom fall through spring.
Plant Type
Shrub
Height Range
1-3'
Flower Color
Pink
Flower Season
Winter, Spring, Fall
Leaf Color
Dark Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Rich, Well-drained, Dry
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Formal, Meadow, Mediterranean, Ranch, Spanish, Woodland
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers
Seasonal Interest
Winter, Spring, Fall
Location Uses
Entry, Foundation, Parking Strip, Patio
Special Uses
Hedge, Mass Planting
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Group plants according to their water needs.
Creating separate zones for drought-tolerant plants, medium water-use plants, and water-thirsty grass will help prevent overwatering.