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Springtime Indian Hawthorn

Rhaphiolepis Indica 'Springtime'

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Overview

The Springtime Indian Hawthorn (Rhaphiolepis indica 'Springtime') is an evergreen shrub, thriving in USDA zones 7-11. It showcases leathery, dark-green foliage and prolific light pink flowers, blooming profusely in spring. Mature size reaches 4-6 feet tall and wide. This low-maintenance, drought-tolerant plant prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Ideal for foundation plantings, hedges, or as a small ornamental feature in a landscape design.

Sun Full, Half, ShadeWater Extra in Summer, Low, MediumZones 8–9Type Ground cover, ShrubClimate Mediterranean
Springtime Indian Hawthorn (Rhaphiolepis Indica 'Springtime') — Mature size reaches 4-6 feet tall and wide
Springtime Indian Hawthorn (Rhaphiolepis Indica 'Springtime') — The Springtime Indian Hawthorn (Rhaphiolepis indica 'Springtime') is an evergreen shrubSpringtime Indian Hawthorn (Rhaphiolepis Indica 'Springtime') — It showcases leathery, dark-green foliage and prolific light pink flowers, blooming profuselySpringtime Indian Hawthorn (Rhaphiolepis Indica 'Springtime') — thriving in USDA zones 7-11

Culture

Sun
Full, Half, Shade
Water
Extra in Summer, Low, Medium
USDA zones
8–9

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Ground cover, Shrub
Family
Rosaceae
Climate
Mediterranean

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Springtime Indian Hawthorn (Rhaphiolepis Indica 'Springtime') — Mature size reaches 4-6 feet tall and wide
Springtime Indian Hawthorn (Rhaphiolepis Indica 'Springtime') — The Springtime Indian Hawthorn (Rhaphiolepis indica 'Springtime') is an evergreen shrub
Springtime Indian Hawthorn (Rhaphiolepis Indica 'Springtime') — It showcases leathery, dark-green foliage and prolific light pink flowers, blooming profusely
Springtime Indian Hawthorn (Rhaphiolepis Indica 'Springtime') — thriving in USDA zones 7-11

Photograph: David J. Stang, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source

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