Rhaphiolepis indica 'Springtime'
Springtime Rhaph or Indian Hawthor
Description
This slow-growing plant will only grow 3-5' high and has dark green, thick foliage. It produces clusters of white to crimson flowers that bloom in spring and clusters of black fruit in the fall.
Plant Type
Shrub, Ground cover
Height Range
1-3', 3-6'
Flower Color
Pink, White
Flower Season
Winter, Spring
Leaf Color
Dark Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
Black, Blue
Fruit Season
Winter, Fall
Sun
Full, Half, Shade
Water
Low
Growth Rate
Moderate, Slow
Soil Type
Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Formal, Meadow, Mediterranean, Ranch, Woodland
Accenting Features
Espalier, Showy Flowers, Standard
Seasonal Interest
Winter, Spring, Fall
Location Uses
Background, Entry, Foundation, Parking Strip, Patio, Swimming Pool
Special Uses
Container, Filler, Hedge, Screen, Mass Planting, Small Spaces
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Check the soil's moisture level before watering.
You can reduce your water use 20-50% by regularly checking the soil before watering.