| Botanical name | Rhaphiolepis indica |
|---|---|
| Plant Care |  Full Sun Full Sun – Prefers 6 or more hours of sun per day.  Frost Hardy Frost Hardy – Can Handle frost without damage.  Low Watering Low Watering – Requires Little Water.  Pruning Required Pruning Required – Needs to be Pruned.  Non Indigenous Non Indigenous – Exotic to South Africa. |
| Size | |
| Categories | |
| Flowers | The terminal sprays of flowers are white, tinged with pink in the centre. |
| Common name(s) | Indian hawthorn |
| Origin | |
| Foliage | In spring, the new leaves are bronzy red, giving the bush a bright red appearance. |
| Uses in landscape design | Rhaphiolepis indica is a perfect plant for containers. |
| Interesting info | This shrub has beautiful leaves and spectacular flowers. |
| Other languages | Indiese Meidoring (A) |
Rhaphiolepis indica (Indian hawthorn)
- Botanical name: Rhaphiolepis indica
- Common name(s): Indian hawthorn
- Categories: Shrubs and Perennials
Plant description:
This shrub has beautiful leaves and spectacular flowers. The terminal sprays of flowers are white, tinged with pink in the centre. In spring, the new leaves are bronzy red, giving the bush a bright red appearance. For the rest of the year the leaves are an attractive shiny dark green.
Family: Rosaceae
Synonym:Â Raphiolepis indica
Botanical Pronunciation: raff-ee-OH-leh-piss IN-deh-kuh
Rhaphiolepis indica requirements and features
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Moderate Maintenance
Requires moderate maintenance.
The terminal sprays of flowers are white, tinged with pink in the centre.
In spring, the new leaves are bronzy red, giving the bush a bright red appearance.
For the rest of the year the leaves are an attractive shiny dark green.
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