Ballerina Indian Hawthorn
Rhaphiolepis indica 'Ballerina'
Pronunciation: raf-i-OL-e-pis IN-dih-kuh
SKU #02137
| Description | This outstanding low evergreen shrub blooms profusely in late winter to early spring, often repeating in fall. Rose-pink flowers produce small, dark berries. Perfect for low maintenance gardens, with a neat, compact habit that seldom needs pruning. Heat and drought tolerant when established. Durable foliage resists damage from pollution and wind. |
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| Light | Full sun, Partial sun |
| Watering | Water when top 3 inches of soil is dry. |
| Blooms | Spring, often repeating in early fall. |
| Mature Size | Moderate growing; reaches 2 to 3 ft. tall, 3 to 4 ft. wide. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
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| Special Features | Easy Care, Ornamental Berries, Waterwise, Compact Form, Benefits Birds |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Flowers for Cutting |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Hedge, Ground Cover |
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| Design Ideas | Feature as an accent or border plant, or mass into large beds to provide a spectacular splash of spring color. |
| Flower Color | Pink |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Aucuba (Aucuba); California Lilac (Ceanothus); Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia); Rosemary (Rosmarinus); Cotoneaster (Cotoneaster); Loropetalum (Loropetalum) |
| Care | Grows easily in average, well-drained soils. Flowers best in full sun. Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Once established, reduce frequency; tolerates moderate drought. Fertilize before new growth begins in spring. For a formal appearance, prune annually after flowering. |
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This Plant's Growing Zones: 8-10
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101 Market 8980 Quantrelle Ave. N.e.
Otsego, MN 55330 -
14th Street Garden Center 793 Jersey Ave.
Jersey City, NJ 07303 -
3rd Avenue Floral & Greenhouse 1110 3rd Ave. West
Dickinson, ND 58601