Rhaphiolepis indica 'Pink Lady'
Pink Lady Rhaph or Indian Hawthorn
Description
This shrub will quickly grow 4'-6' tall and wide with dark green, thick foliage. It produces clusters of pink flowers that bloom in spring and clusters of black fruit in the fall. It prefers full to part sun with well draining, rich soil. 'Pink Lady" is adaptable to coastal areas as well as warm inland valleys. It is drought tolerant once it's established.
Plant Type
Shrub
Height Range
3-6'
Flower Color
Pink
Flower Season
Spring
Leaf Color
Dark Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Very Low
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Unparticular
Soil Condition
Rich, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Formal, Meadow, Mediterranean, Ranch, Seascape, Spanish, Woodland
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers
Seasonal Interest
Spring
Location Uses
Shrub Border, Foundation, Patio, Park
Special Uses
Filler, Hedge, Mass Planting
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Apply a layer of mulch around plants to reduce moisture loss.
Choose organic mulches, such as shredded bark, compost or aged sawdust.