Ballerina Indian Hawthorn
Rhaphiolepis indica 'Ballerina'
SKU
02137
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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Full sun, Partial sun
Once established, water occasionally; more in extreme heat or containers.
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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
- 4 Ever Green Ldsp. & Dgn
21457 214th Circle Ave Milford IA 51351
| Botanical Pronunciation | raf-i-OL-e-pis IN-dih-kuh |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Moderate growing; reaches 2 to 2 1/2 ft. tall, 3 to 4 ft. wide. |
| Bloom Time | Blooms in spring, often repeating in early fall. |
| Design Ideas | Feature as an accent or border plant, or mass into large beds to provide a spectacular splash of spring color. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Flower Attribute | Flowers for Cutting |
| Flower Color | Pink |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Garden Style | Cottage, Mediterranean, Rustic |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Hedge, Mass Planting, Coastal Exposure, Urban Garden, Ground Cover |
| Light Needs | Full sun, Partial sun |
| Special Feature | Dwarf Plant, Easy Care, Ornamental Berries, Waterwise, Year-round Interest, Bird Friendly, Compact Form |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Watering Needs | Once established, water occasionally; more in extreme heat or containers. |
| Companion Plants | Aucuba (Aucuba); California Lilac (Ceanothus); Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia); Rosemary (Rosmarinus); Cotoneaster (Cotoneaster); Loropetalum (Loropetalum) |
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.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 8-10
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone:
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